Leptospira Interrogans-Surfer's Oasis

Question 1

What is the result of gram staining Leptospirosis

Answer 1

Spirochetes do not stain

Question 2

What is the shape of Leptospirosis

Answer 2

Question mark looking spirochete

Question 3

What is the method of transmission for Leptospirosis

Answer 3

Swimming in water contaminated with animal urine

Question 4

Which areas of the world commonly have infection with Leptospirosis

Answer 4

Tropics, such as Hawaii

Question 5

What is a clinal presentation of Leptospirosis that is pretty unique

Answer 5

Conjunctiva suffusion, or redness around the eye without pus

Question 6

What are the clinical presentations of Leptospirosis

Answer 6

Fever
Conjunctival suffusion
Flu like symptoms

Question 7

What is the alternate name for a serious infection of Leptospirosis

Answer 7

Weil’s Disease

Question 8

How does Leptospirosis get around in the body

Answer 8

Travels in the blood

Question 9

Which organs are affected by Leptospirosis and what are the clinical outcomes

Answer 9

Liver causing jaundice, kidneys causing renal dysfunction