Epidemiology of Human Leptospirosis in Bantul District, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Bantul District has the highest number of leptospirosis cases in Yogyakarta Province. Transmission of leptospirosis occurs primarily through exposure to water and soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals. This study aims to describe the epidemiological characteristics of leptospirosis in Bantul District, Yogyakarta. This is cross-sectional research. Leptospirosis cases were collected from active and passive detections. Selected positive cases underwent home visits for interviews about epidemiological data. Rat surveys were carried out to find out the existing rat species and successful traps in the study area. The most leptospirosis cases were found at Kasihan public health center. There were 74 suspect cases, 4 probable cases, and 15 cases positively confirmed. The cases increased from January to April and from November - December. Cases in males were more related to his work as a farmer. Fever, headache and muscle aches are the most common symptoms felt by leptospirosis sufferers. The most caught rats was Rattus tanezumi. Leptospirosis epidemiological information can be used as a basis or reference for Bantul District Health Office in prevention and control of leptospirosis in priority areas