Leptospirosis Flashcards

1
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Weil syndrome

A

Hemorrhage
Jaundice
Acute kidney injury

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Rx severe leptospirosis

A

IV penicillin 1.5 q6
Ceftriaxone 2g/IV
Cefotaxime 1g q6

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3
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Mild leptospirosis

A

Doxycycline 100 bid
Azithromycin 500 bid
Amoxicillin

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4
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Definitive diagnosis of leptospirosis

A

Isolation of the organism or

PCR antibody 1:200-800 in MAT

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