The majority of patients infected with Leptospira interrogans experience a complete recovery. Ten percent of the patients will develop eye inflammation (uveitis) up to one year after the illness.
Leptospirosis is caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. It is not caused by a protozoan.
The two main types of leptospirosis are acute leptospirosis and severe leptospirosis. Acute leptospirosis typically presents with mild flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache, and muscle aches, and often resolves without treatment. Severe leptospirosis can lead to serious complications such as kidney damage, liver failure, respiratory distress, and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Both types are caused by the Leptospira bacteria, which can be transmitted through contaminated water or soil.
leptospirosis
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Between 100 and 200 cases of leptospirosis are reported in the United States each year. Almost 75% of cases of leptospirosis in N. America occur in males. About 50% of these cases occur in Hawaii.
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Leptospirosis is called a zoonosis because it is a disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans. It can be a very serious problem in the livestock industry.
Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge
Leptospirosis in the streams
Vaccinate against it
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