Cohort of Hospitalized Patients Suspected of Leptospirosis

Cohort of Hospitalized Patients Suspected of Leptospirosis

COLEPT is a prospective interventional study that intends to better inform about leptospirosis, a neglected zoonotic infectious disease. During prospective follow-up of hospitalized acute leptospirosis cases, the participants will be assessed during 1 year for epidemiological, clinical, bacteriological and immunological data. Main intervention consists in blood sampling and biological bank constitution.

Inclusion Criteria:

• clinico-biological manifestations compatible with acute leptospirosis OR proven leptospirosis with serological testing or PCR
• onset of symptoms within 21 days
• participant benefits of health insurance

Exclusion Criteria:

• participant's refusal, or refusal from his relatives in case of major incapacity of the eligible participant precluding expression of his will (coma, stay in intensive care unit))