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Risk factors associated with antibodies to leptospires in inner-city residents of Baltimore: A protective role for cats

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  • Childs, J.E.
  • Schwartz, B.S.
  • Ksiazek, T.G.
  • Graham, R.R.
  • LeDuc, J.W.
  • Glass, G.E.

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Leptospiral antibody prevalence was 16% in residents of Baltimore. Seropositivity was associated with age, gender, race, and bird ownership, and negatively associated with contact with rat excrement and cat ownership. Current cat ownership reduced the antibody risk associated with age and race from odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of 3.3 (2.0, 5.5) and 3.3 (1.1, 9.3), respectively, to the baseline level. These data establish the high prevalence of leptospiral antibody in Baltimore and suggest a protective role for cats in reducing the risk of human infection.

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  • Childs, J.E. & Schwartz, B.S. & Ksiazek, T.G. & Graham, R.R. & LeDuc, J.W. & Glass, G.E., 1992. "Risk factors associated with antibodies to leptospires in inner-city residents of Baltimore: A protective role for cats," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 82(4), pages 597-599.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1992:82:4:597-599_6
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    1. Ridalva D M Felzemburgh & Guilherme S Ribeiro & Federico Costa & Renato B Reis & José E Hagan & Astrid X T O Melendez & Deborah Fraga & Francisco S Santana & Sharif Mohr & Balbino L dos Santos & Adria, 2014. "Prospective Study of Leptospirosis Transmission in an Urban Slum Community: Role of Poor Environment in Repeated Exposures to the Leptospira Agent," PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(5), pages 1-9, May.

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