Anticorpos anti-leptospira na população em situação de rua em João Pessoa

Abstract

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Leptospira genus. It is a zoonosis and can be transmitted through contact with environments contaminated by the urine of infected animals. The infection is more common in areas affected by flooding or with poor sanitation. In this context, the aim of this study was to analyze the presence of anti Leptospira spp. antibodies in homeless individuals in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba—a vulnerable population exposed to poor conditions that increase susceptibility to this zoonosis. The findings reinforce the need for integrated public policies involving health, education, and social assistance to reduce the vulnerability of this population and prevent the disease.