(XIII)Spiral bacteria Spirochaete(2) Leptospira interrogans Flashcards
1
Q
What organism is often described as “question mark shaped”?
A
Leptospira
(Also described as ‘ice-tong shaped’)
2
Q
Diagnosis of leptospirosis is usually […]
A
Diagnosis of leptospirosis is usually serological
Culture done but poor yield lol
3
Q
Leptospira interrogans infection:
Transmission:
[…]
Clinical presentation
[…]
A
Leptospira interrogans infection:
Transmission:
zoonotic (urine of rats and other animals)
Clinical presentation
Leptospirosis
- Bactaremic leptospirosis: flu-like high fever, muscle pain, possible conjuncitval congestion. aseptic meningitis
- Weil’s disease: jaundice, hemorrhages, renal failure, conjunctival congestion. potentially fatal