Leptospirosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Leptospirosis?
A
Zoonotic infection from drinking water infected with urine of animals
2
Q
What is the severe kind of Leptospirosis, characterized by multi organ failure and called Weil disease?
A
Icteric Leptospirosis
3
Q
How many phases does Weil disease have?
A
2
4
Q
What does Weil disease manifest as?
A
Jaundice, renal dysfunction
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
Leptospira immunoglobulin, PCR CSF
6
Q
Treatment?
A
Penicillin
7
Q
Treatment if allergic to penicillin?
A
Erythromycin
