Leptospirosis Flashcards
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Leptospira interrogans
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Leptospirosis
Spirochete
Mild self-limited febrile disease
More severe infections entail hepatic & renal failure, which may prove fatal.
Penetrate abraded skin or mucous membranes
Most cases resolve w/o sequelae
Sever cases are biphasic
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Leptospirosis
Leptospiremic Phase
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Leptospires are present in the blood and CSF
Abrupt onset of symptoms
3
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Leptospirosis
Immune Phase
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Accompanied by the production of IgM ab
Earlier symptoms recur and signs of meningeal irritation become apparent
CSF- pleocytotic
Severe cases jaundice appears and may be followed by hepatic and renal failure, widespread hemorrhages
**Weil Disease- severe leptospirosis
