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Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis

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A severe infection caused by a specific bacteria that usually occurs in warmer climates. The bacteria is typically found in fresh water that is contaminated with animal urine.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Bacterial infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Chills
Cough
Vomiting
Eye pain
Diarrhea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Leptospirosis
Doxycycline
5
1 review
Antibiotic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Leptospirosis

Surgery

Dialysis

Other treatments

Supportive care

Tests

Electrocardiogram
CSF culture
Blood culture
Complete blood count
Dark field microscopy swab
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent travel
Contact with infected animals

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