*1,2,3Koffi, K. S., 1Bahi, G. A., 1Saraka, N. D., 1Tiémoko, G. G., 1Kouassi, K. S., 1,2Méité, S., and 1Dosso, M.
1Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire, 01 BP 490, Abidjan 01, Côte d’Ivoire
2Unité de Formation et de Recherche Sciences Médicales, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
3Service de Bactériologie-Virologie, CHU de Treichville
*Correspondence to: Koffi.ks@ufhb.edu.ci
Abstract:
Background: Pathogenic strains of Leptospira are responsible for leptospirosis, a neglected zoonotic disease, whose pathophysiology involves acute kidney injury. These kidney lesions may progress to chronic forms, suggesting that leptospirosis could be a potential contributor to chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to determine the serological status related to leptospirosis in dialysis patients in Côte d’Ivoire. Continue reading “Leptospira sp and chronic kidney disease: A preliminary study of the serological status of a population of dialysis patients in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire”