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))