Leptospirosis

Mahroosh khan
Dpt-20F-0655
Medicine community
 Table of content
01 Definition

02 transmission

03 Diagnosis and treatment

04 Conclusions and prevention

Definition
• It is a bacterial infection that affects both humans and animals.
• It is caused by the bacteria known as leptospira bacteria.

Signs and symptoms

• Leptospirosis may occur in two phases:
• the first phase cones with fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, or diarrhea
the patient may recover for a time but become ill again.
• If the second phase occurs, it is more severe; the person may have kidney or liver
failure or meningitis.
• The illness lasts from a few days to 3 weeks or longer. Without treatment, recovery
may take several months.
Transmission
• The bacteria that cause leptospirosis
are spread through the urine of
infected animals, which can get into
water or soil and can survive there for
weeks to months.
• This can occur through cuts or abrasions on
the skin, or through mucous membranes
such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.
 Diagnosis & treatment

• Diagnosis of Treatment for

leptospirosis is often leptospirosis typically
based on a involves antibiotics and
combination of supportive care to manage
symptoms and symptoms. In severe
laboratory tests, such cases, hospitalization may
as blood or urine be required to monitor
samples. Early and treat complications
diagnosis is important such as kidney or liver
for effective treatment. failure.
Prevention
• Preventing leptospirosis involves reducing exposure to contaminated
water and soil. This can be achieved through measures such as
wearing protective clothing, avoiding contact with potentially
contaminated materials, and practicing good hygiene.
• Vaccines are also available for some animals, such as dogs and
livestock, which can help reduce the spread of the Leptospira
bacteria. However, there is currently no vaccine available for humans.
References
https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/index.html