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leptospirosis Flashcards

1
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classically spread by

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contact with infected rat urine

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caused by

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spirochate Leptospira Interrogans

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3
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commonly seen in

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sewage workers
farmers
vets
abattoir workers
returning travellers
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4
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features - early phase

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fever
flu-like illness
subconjunctival haemorrhage

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5
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feautres - 2nd phase

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AKI
hepatitis - jaundice, hepatomegaly
aseptic meningitis

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Ix

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serology
PCR
culture

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Mx

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high dose benzylpenicillin or doxycycline

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