Leptospirosis

Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)

Risk Factors:

 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians

 • Recreational activities - Freshwater swimming, canoeing, kayaking, trail biking

 • Household exposure - Pet dogs, rainwater catchment systems, rodent infestations

 • Low socioeconomic status - Overcrowded urban areas with poor sanitation

Presentation:

 • Mild disease: conjunctival suffusion, non-productive cough, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

 • Aseptic Meningitis

 • Weil's Disease: Jaundice + renal failure

 • Severe pulmonary disease ARDS

Diagnosis:

 • Epidemiologic exposure + clinical manifestations

 • MAT microscopic agglutination - test of choice



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