Epidemiology of demonstrable leptospirosis: educational intervention proposal

Authors

  • Yoelys Pereda Rodríguez Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.
  • Diarelys Santiesteban González Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.
  • Roberto Madera Chirico Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.
  • Licet Dot Pérez Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.
  • Marvelia Díaz Calzada Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.

Keywords:

Leptospirosis, Epidemiology.

Abstract

Introduction: leptospirosis is a disease caused by the pathogenic leptospira bacteria remaining in the renal tubules of certain animals.
Objective: to define a proposed educational intervention defined as risk of leptospirosis in the town of Guane in the period January 2011 to December 2012.
Material and methods: a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Guane. The target group was represented by a total of 448 patients diagnosed with leptospirosis (for clinical, epidemiological evidence of exposure and laboratory results). The total universe took between 18 and 75 years old. Variables such as age, sex and clinical picture were studied; epidemiological risk factors, occupation, protection measures and sources of infection were studied.
Results: probable cases of leptospirosis were characterized in the health area of Guane, clinical-epidemiological and serological evidence of this entity is provided, and the main risk factors associated with the disease were identified.
Conclusions: the development of research generated a positive impact on both health workers and the population at risk of leptospirosis, with the proposed educational intervention.

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Author Biographies

Yoelys Pereda Rodríguez, Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.

Especialista en Medicina General Integral. Máster en Atención Integral al Niño. Instructora.

Diarelys Santiesteban González, Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.

Especialista de Primer Grado Medicina Interna. Máster en Urgencias Médicas. Instructora. Policlínico Universitario Luis A. Turcios Lima. Pinar del Rio.

Roberto Madera Chirico, Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.

Especialista de Primer  y Segundo  Grados  en Medicina General  Integral. Asistente.

Licet Dot Pérez, Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Medicina general Integral. Máster en Longevidad Satisfactoria. Profesora Auxiliar.

Marvelia Díaz Calzada, Policlínico Universitario Luis Augusto Turcios Lima. Pinar del Río.

Especialista de Primero y Segundo Grado Medicina General Integral. Máster en Longevidad Satisfactoria. Profesora auxiliar.

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Published

2014-08-28

How to Cite

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Pereda Rodríguez Y, Santiesteban González D, Madera Chirico R, Dot Pérez L, Díaz Calzada M. Epidemiology of demonstrable leptospirosis: educational intervention proposal. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2014 Aug. 28 [cited 2025 Aug. 30];18(4):671-8. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/1410

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Vol. 18 No. 4 (2014)

Section

UP TO DATE ARTICLE OF SOCIAL, HUMANITIES AND PEDAGOGICAL SCIENCES

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