Leptospirosis Flashcards
1
Q
Weil syndrome
A
Hemorrhage
Jaundice
Acute kidney injury
2
Q
Rx severe leptospirosis
A
IV penicillin 1.5 q6
Ceftriaxone 2g/IV
Cefotaxime 1g q6
3
Q
Mild leptospirosis
A
Doxycycline 100 bid
Azithromycin 500 bid
Amoxicillin
4
Q
Definitive diagnosis of leptospirosis
A
Isolation of the organism or
PCR antibody 1:200-800 in MAT