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8 countries
ICD-10 A279
Leptospirosis, unspecified
Leptospirosis, unspecified clinical and global spread profile: 8 countries, 8 WHO outbreak events since 1997.
Leptospirosis, unspecified · ICD-10 A279 · ICD-11 1B91 · 8 WHO events across 8 countries (1997–2022).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania United Republic of | AFR | 1 | 13% |
| India | SEAR | 1 | 13% |
| Canada | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| Guatemala | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| Nicaragua | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| Honduras | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| United States of America | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| Kenya | AFR | 1 | 13% |
Distribution by WHO region
| Region | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AMR | 5 | 63% |
| AFR | 2 | 25% |
| SEAR | 1 | 13% |
Annual outbreak timeline
| Year | Events | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
Peak year: 1998 (3 events).
Decade summary
| Decade | Events |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
WHO case definition
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Leptospira. In the first phase, this disease is characterised by generalised illness (fever, chills, or myalgias) or individuals may be asymptomatic
Countries Affected
8
Outbreak Events
8
Year Range
1997–2022
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ICD-10 A279
Leptospirosis, unspecified
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (1997–2022).
Risk Level
Endemic / High Risk
Emerging / Moderate
Sporadic / Low Risk
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