The Presence of Pathogenic Leptospira sp. In Water Bodies in Klaten District

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a health problem in Indonesia. In the year 2016 cases of leptospirosis in Klaten reported death rate 15.38%. The presence of Leptospira bacteria in the body of water plays an important role in the transmission of leptospirosis. This study aims to determine the presence of Leptospira bacteria in water bodies in Klaten Regency. This research is descriptive research with survey method using cross sectional design. The sample was 100 water samples from wells, rivers and paddy fields in endemic and non endemic areas of Leptospirosis. Polymerase Chain Reaction examination there were 6 positive water samples of rpoB leptospira gane on well water (6.7%), irrigation channel (6.7%) and paddy field (5%). Leptospira is found at temperatures ranging from 24-31C, pH 6.8-7.5 and dissolved oxygen 4-12 ppm.