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11 Cards in this Set
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Leptospirosis - Causative Agent
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Leptospira interogans
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leptospirosis - Reservoirs
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leptospires shed in urine of infected animal - tropics - zoonosis - wild animals: rodents, skunks, raccoons, foxes - domestic animals: horses, dogs, cattle, pigs
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Leptospirosis - Transmission
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contact skin abrasions or mucous membranes with animal urine or environmental source containing urine
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Leptospirosis - Organs Involved
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kidneys - liver - brain - eyes
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Leptospirosis - Signs/Symptoms
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high fever - chills - headach - muscle aches - conjunctivitis - vomiting
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Leptospirosis - Diagnosis/Lab ID
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darkfield microscopy - Leptospira culture - serological tests
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Leptospirosis - Treatment
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PCN - tetracycline -
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Leptospirosis - Prevention
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vaccination for ↑risk (combat troops, animal + livestock works) - protective footwear + clothing - avoid swimming in livestock watering ponds
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Leptospirosis - Other Information
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can survive for several months in neutral or alkaline soil or water
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Leptospirosis is associated with animal bites, inhalation, or human contact. True or False
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FALSE
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Leptospirosis proceeds in 2 phases
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leptospirmic - immune
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