Leptospirosis in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Summary of cases reported between 2023 and 2025.

Key Points 

  • From August 17, 2023, to December 31, 2025, 118 cases of leptospirosis were reported in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region: 23 cases in 2023, 57 in 2024, and 38 in 2025.
  • More than a quarter of the cases were reported in Gironde (n = 30), and the highest notification rate was recorded in Charente (2.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants).
  • The majority of cases were men (81%), and the most common age group was 50–60 years old (25%).
  • The most frequently reported risk exposure was the presence of rodents at home and/or work and/or recreational sites (more than half of the cases), followed by contact with freshwater (swimming, fishing, etc.) (41% of cases) and agricultural activities (27% of cases).
  • The majority of reported cases (88%) were hospitalized, and 42% of hospitalized cases were admitted to the intensive care unit.

In relation to

Leptospirosis

thematic dossier

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis found worldwide. In France, leptospirosis is a public health concern, particularly in the overseas territories, where the incidence is high.

Vaccination

Vaccination

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Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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