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Leptospirosis
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Zoonosis by direct/indirect contact with urine
Associated with occupational exposure and water sports Abbatoir worker/Meat industry TX: doxicycline |
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Leptospirosis - CLINICAL
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Subclinical illness in approximately 90% of cases
Aseptic meningitis + Jaundice + Nephrotic features Very characteristic of Leptospirosis are: 1. Conjunctival suffusion (reddening of conjunctiva but not tearing as with conjunctivitis) 2. Transient petechial rash |
