Leptospirosis in Bangladesh: An Urgent Need for Coordinated Surveillance System

Fever is a top cause of morbidity in all age groups in Bangladesh and often classified as fever of unknown origin (FUO) in absence of any pathognomonic sign. Bangladesh with its long monsoon, frequent flooding, stagnant water, high temperature, humidity and largest density of animal and human population serves as an ideal place for zoonotic transmission of Leptospira.

Objective

To evaluate the necessity of a coordinated leptospira surveillance in Bangladesh through a systematic review.