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Leptospirosis is a potentially serious but treatable zoonotic disease, representing a worldwide public health hazard. Its symptoms may mimic those of a number of other unrelated infections such as influenza, meningitis, hepatitis, dengue or viral haemorrhagic fevers. It is important to distinguish leptospirosis from these diseases. For this reason, new diagnostic methods have been developed in recent years.; In humid tropical and subtropical areas, where most developing countries are located, leptospirosis poses a greater health problem than in areas with a temperate climate. Because leptospirosis is easily overlooked and consequently under-reported in many parts of the world, it is necessary to increase awareness and knowledge of the disease as a public health interest. The aim of these guidelines is to assist in this process.; The target groups to which these guidelines are directed consist of health workers, clinicians, laboratory technicians, microbiologists, public health workers, veterinarians and biolo

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