Clinical Practice Guide and risk population ID card for monitoring and controlling leptospirosis

Abstract Issue/problem Leptospirosis is an endemic disease which mandatorily notifiable in Spain. It associated with occupational activities workers come into contact rat urine. In our region, this disease's rates of prevalence and incidence are highest among red swamp crayfish collectors (Procambarus clarkii) (RSCC). The increase outbreaks leptospirosis over the last 7 years has motivated us to design implement a Clinical Practice Guide (CPG) for health workers, informational material general population, ID cards specific information aimed at RSCCs, as means reducing rate. guide may also serve useful tool other regions countries Leptospira-infected wetlands. Description problem we have designed result research project funded by Consejería de Salud Andalucía identify incidence, prevalence, risk factors wetland RSCCs. Hardly any CPGs or exist about disease. GPC educational be very environments high leptospirosis. Results Prevalence was higher RSCCs than population (9.8% vs 3.1%) (OR: 3.4; CI 95%: 1.1-12.7) accumulated 17.4%. Less half adopted appropriate individual preventive measures. Lessons contracting 3.4 times greater RSCC it population. Early detection antibiotic therapy prevent aggravation serious cases even deaths. Education promotion measures reduces infection. training professionals decision algorithms shorten improve quality treatment patients. Key messages reduce severe forms will help adopt seek medical attention.