This research project, led by researchers at Massey University, is motivated by concerns raised by community members following a leptospirosis case in the Te Henga area and the detection of Leptospira in water samples from Lake Wainamu. As part of the study, they aim to identify potential exposure sources by sampling pest animals, the environment, domestic animals, and human participants, following a One Health approach. One of the key aims is to raise awareness about the disease and ways to prevent it.
Interested in taking part?
Contact researcher Naty Brown for more information and to sign up if you choose (this would involve completing a short questionnaire; you can also choose to provide a blood sample to assess potential exposure to Leptospira.
These participant information sheets give more details:
