Leptospirosis Flashcards
1
Q
leptospirosis
A
caused by spirochetes
2
Q
risk factors
A
vets, farmers, sewage workers
3
Q
signs
A
fever
flu like symptoms
sub conjunctival effusion
4
Q
what can the condition potentially go on to progress to and what are the signs
A
weil’s disease
hepatorenal failure
5
Q
management
A
doxycycline
benzylpenicillin if severe
