Characteristics, Behavior, and Environmental Conditions Residence of Leptospirosis Patients in the District of Probolinggo

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira sp. and carried rats as the main source of transmission through its urine. Risk factors for sufferer are condition activity daily individuals. Probolinggo Regency became one regencies/cities in East Java that had been infected 20 January 2020 case amounted to 4 2 which died. This research aims illustrate characteristics, behaviors, environmental conditions Regency. The was conducted describing four cases found from 1 – 2020. depicted according characteristic variables, conditions. Data analysis done descriptive, namely distribution presentation each variable. presented table or narrative form. results showed 75% patients male-gender with an age range 45-59 years old. Work some (50%) risky job, farmers builders. No sufferers use gloves during contact puddle, footwear yard habit washing hands feet after only (50%). Almost all (75%) using well water clean water. 50% do not have sewers. Most pets livestock be aware presence house. Bins owned most type open trash can. Half number residing flood prone areas. Therefore, it takes disciplined attitude implementation healthy life activities prevent occurrence Leptospirosis.