title: [Human leptospirosis in New Caledonia and dependencies. Apropos of 57 cases observed between 1 June 1983 and 31 May 1985].
abstract: 57 cases of leptospirosis were diagnosed in New Caledonia (South Pacific French Territory) between June 1983 and May 1985. 25% cases are severe infections; thrombopenia and renal failure are frequently observed. Leptospires are found in blood or spinal or urine culture confirmed by haemagglutination tests on microplates (Martin et Petit). Epidemiological studies are being performed during 1985-1986 to devise preventive measures adapted to the territory.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009510:New Caledonia; D012698:Serologic Tests
vernacular_title: La leptospirose humaine en Nouvelle-Calédonie et Dépendances. A propos de 57 cas observés en 2 ans, du 1er juin 1983 au 31 mai 1985.