Infestation of Leptospira in Rodents at the Perimeter Area in “Pelabuhan Ratu” Port, Sukabumi District

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10.2991/978-94-6463-112-8_87How to use a DOI?

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Leptospira; Rodent; Rattus norvegicus; Market

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease with global health implications. A significant impact of Leptospirosis happens in tropical regions, including Indonesia. Rodents play an essential role in the spread of Leptospirosis due to their rapid population growth and proximity to humans. This study aims to determine the rodent population density and the presence of leptospira bacterial infestations in the proximity of the “Pelabuhan Ratu” Port, Sukabumi district. This study’s survey was conducted monthly for six months (January, February, March, May, June, and August) in 2021 and for three months (January, March, and April) in 2022. The study’s survey was held for 15–16 h; a single trap was used to catch rodents. One hundred traps are placed on the port’s perimeter inside and outside the building. Leptospira bacteria were detected using PCR in rodents captured between January and March 2022. According to the survey results, 120 rodents were captured, and the sex proportions of rodents collected in the survey were nearly equal. Rattus norvegicus, Rattus tanezumi, and Bandicota indica were all captured. The average population of dominant rodents in the 2021 survey was R. tanezumi (4.3), while R. norvegicus (17.3) was mainly found in the 2022 survey. The average success rate of traps in 2021–2022 was 7.83 and 24.3, respectively. Rodents were found to have Leptospira bacteria (29.09%). The density of rodents in the proximity of the “Pelabuhan Ratu” port is considered high (> 1). Leptospira is only found in R. norvegicus caught at the fish market in this study site. This information is critical for early detection in the effort to raise public awareness of the occurrence of Leptospirosis transmission. It is necessary to improve communication, information, and education to traders and visitors in maintaining personal and environmental hygiene and cross-sectoral collaboration to improve environmental sanitation, particularly in public spaces.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Marliah Santi
AU  - Endang P. Astuti
AU  - Yuneu Yuliasih
AU  - Mutiara Widawati
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/03/01
TI  - Infestation of Leptospira in Rodents at the Perimeter Area in “Pelabuhan Ratu” Port, Sukabumi District
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference for Health Research – BRIN (ICHR 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 957
EP  - 966
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-112-8_87
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-112-8_87
ID  - Santi2023
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