Leptospirosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]
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Synonyms and keywords: Cane cutter's fever; Harvest fever; Infection due to Leptospira; Japanese autumnal fever; Queensland fever; Rice-field worker's disease; Seven day fever; Spirochaetal jaundice
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Leptospirosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Leptospirosis criteria
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related Chapters
External links
- The Leptospirosis Information Center
- U.S. Disease Control and Prevention Center page on Leptospirosis
- www.leptonet.net - the Leptospirosis information portal
- International Leptospirosis Society page
- A Symposium on Leptospirosis: Collection of peer-reviewed articles from The Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
- leptoinfo.com - A website for Dog Owners and Veterinary Professionals dedicated to sharing information on Leptospirosis in Canada