Leptospirosis Surveillance in Mayotte. Epidemiological Update as of April 7, 2022.

Key Points

  • Typically, the majority of cases occur between February and May, peaking in April, 2 to 4 months after the peak of rainfall.

  • The first case of leptospirosis of the year was biologically confirmed in week 3; a total of 53 cases of leptospirosis were confirmed in 2022 in Mayotte.

  • A peak was observed in week 11; the number of confirmed cases is declining, with 5 cases in week 13.

  • The confirmed cases were primarily men under the age of 30.

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