Leptospirosis is a potentially lethal disease and occurs in all parts of Australia with the highest incidence of the disease in Queensland. Leptospirosis is a notifiable disease.
The Leptospirosis Reference Laboratory is accredited by:
The laboratory is a WHO/FAO/OIE Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Leptospirosis, Australia and Western Pacific Region.
We collaborate extensively with universities and government departments and perform research, surveillance and diagnosis in the human and veterinary fields.
| Email: | lee_smythe@health.qld.gov.au |
| Phone: | +61 7 3274 9064 / +61 7 3274 9061 |
| Fax: | +61 7 3274 9175 |
| Post: | PO Box 594 ARCHERFIELD QLD 4108 |
| Location: | 39 Kessels Road COOPERS PLAINS QLD 4108 |

OIE Reference Laboratory
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World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
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