Leptospirosis in the Caribbean. 2025 Report.

Published on 10 August 2026

Key Points

Guadeloupe

In 2025, 88 probable or confirmed cases of leptospirosis were reported to the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of
Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy.
The incidence rate was 23 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
A seasonal surge is observed during the rainy season.
High-risk private (recreational) and occupational activities include gardening,
landscaping, farming, animal husbandry, cleaning, hiking, walking
barefoot outdoors, swimming in rivers, fishing, and other freshwater
activities.

Saint Martin

In 2025, no cases of leptospirosis were reported to the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, and
Saint Barthélemy.

Saint Barthélemy

In 2025, one confirmed case of leptospirosis was reported to the ARS of Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy.

Martinique

In 2025, 69 probable or confirmed cases of leptospirosis were reported to the ARS of
Martinique.
The incidence rate was 19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
A seasonal surge is observed during the rainy season.
High-risk private (recreational) and occupational activities include gardening, landscaping, farming, animal husbandry, cleaning, hiking, walking barefoot outdoors, swimming in rivers, fishing, and other freshwater activities.

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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

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27 April 2026

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