title: Leptospirosis: the microscopic danger in paradise.
abstract: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection endemic in Hawai'i. This review discusses the incidence of documented human cases in Hawai'i and current recommendations for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of leptospirosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859.
authors.forename: William A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Londeree
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006254:Hawaii / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult