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 By @TheIDtrivia #Leptospirosis #Leptospira #microbiology #diagnosis #treatment #management
