What is the prognosis for leptospirosis?

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Updated: 8/19/2019

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.

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Is leptospirosis a bacterial or protozoan type?

Leptospirosis is caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. It is not caused by a protozoan.

What infections do rats have?

leptospirosis

Can leptospirosis kill you?

Yes

How common is Leptospirosis?

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.

How many children have leptospirosis?

Where is leptospirosis a problem?

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.

What is the prediction of a disease's outcome?

Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge

What are the environmental problems of Hawaii?

Leptospirosis in the streams

How do you prevent leptospirosis in goats?

Vaccinate against it

What is the antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis in children?

penicillin

Leptospirosis and salmonellosis are associated with which vector?

tick

What is the pathophysiology of leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is an infection caused by bacteria of the Leptospira type. The pathophysiology is that infection is initiated through direct or indirect contact with urine of infected animals.

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