Locally Acquired Leptospirosis in Expedition Racer, Manitoba, Canada

Abstract

Leptospirosis is found worldwide, except in northern regions. We report a case associated with a backcountry adventure race in Manitoba, Canada. Initially, nonspecific symptomatology and diagnostic pitfalls contributed to a delay in identification. Careful attention needs to be paid to exposure to and risk for leptospirosis in northern and temperate climates.

Keywords

• leptospirosis
• Leptospira interrogans
• bacteria
• recreation
• expedition racer
• pneumonia