Seroprevalence of leptospiral antibodies among Ampang Jaya population

Saudi, Siti Nor Sakinah (2013) Seroprevalence of leptospiral antibodies among Ampang Jaya population. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonotic disease as it is transmissible from animal to human. The risk of getting infection is by indirect contact with urint or excreta of animals containing leptospires. Objective: This study aimed t( determine the seroprevalence of leptospiral antibodies and its association betweeI identified risk factors and exposure to rodents as well as to determine knowledge attitude, and practice (KAP) level. Methodology: A cross sectional study wa: conducted among 100 healthy communities in Ampang Jaya. Data of respondent: regarding sex, age, race, educational level, household income and size and exposure to rodents were recorded. A knowledge, attitude, practice survey concerning leptospirosis using modified questionnaires was also carried out. Blood sample was taken and leptospiral antibodies were detected by microscopic agglutination test (MAT). Validation and reliability of the questionnaire were carried out and propel procedure in the laboratory was done according to standard protocol. Results: This study found that 27 sera (27%) gave positive results with 9 serogroups were detected The most prevalent serovar are Sarawak (70.4%) and Terengganu (29.6%). The most prevalence was in males (29.0%) and age <50 years old (27.8%). Of the respondents 2% have good knowledge, 6% have good attitude and 21% have good practice. N( significant association between socio-demographic factor, exposure to rodents an< knowledge, attitude, practice with seroprevalence were found. Conclusion: The results found that prevalence of leptospiral antibodies (27%) among health~ community and there was also lack of knowledge of leptospirosis amont respondents. No association were found between identified risk factors and exposur4 to rodents as well as knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) level with seroprevalence. There is need to further this research and to reinforce prevention an( control measures to avoid exposure. Keywords: Leptospirosis, Keywords: Leptospirosis, leptospires, seroprevalence, KAP, mlcroscopic agglutination test

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Fazril Awang
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 06:37
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2022 06:37
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/210

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