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Colonic Spirochetosis in a 60-Year-Old Immunocompetent Patient: Case Report and Review.
Notice leptospirosis and how it is spread--
Dear RM Agents and Readers,
Check this out; maybe they crossed spirochetes as they are from the same family and just maybe the spread from person to person got upped exponentially:
Leptospirosis is not spread from person to person, except in vary rare cases. It occasionally spreads through sexual intercourse, breast milk, or from a mother to her unborn child.
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Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis
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Leptospirosis is an infection that occurs when you come in contact with Leptospira bacteria.
Causes
The Leptospira bacteria can be found in fresh water that has been contaminated by animal urine. The infection occurs in warmer climates.
Leptospirosis is not spread from person to person, except in vary rare cases. It occasionally spreads through sexual intercourse, breast milk, or from a mother to her unborn child.
Risk factors include:
Occupational exposure -- farmers, ranchers, slaughterhouse workers, trappers, veterinarians, loggers, sewer workers, rice field workers, and military personnel
Recreational activities -- fresh water swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and trail biking in warm areas
Household exposure -- pet dogs, domesticated livestock, rainwater catchment systems, and infected rodents
Leptospirosis is rare in the continental United States. Hawaii has the highest number of cases in the United States.
Symptoms
Symptoms can take 2 to 26 days (average 10 days) to develop, and may include:
Dry cough
Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Shaking chills
Less common symptoms include:
Abdominal pain
Abnormal lung sounds
Bone pain
Conjunctivitis
Enlarged lymph glands
Enlarged spleen or liver
Joint aches
Muscle rigidity
Muscle tenderness
Skin rash
Sore throat
Exams and Tests
The blood is tested for antibodies to the bacteria.
Other tests that may be done:
Complete blood count (CBC)
Creatine kinase
Liver enzymes
Urinalysis
Treatment
Medications to treat leptospirosis include:
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Ceftriaxone
Doxycycline
Penicillin
Complicated or serious cases may need supportive care or treatment in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU).
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook is generally good. However, a complicated case can be life threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Possible Complications
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction when penicillin is given
Meningitis
Severe bleeding
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms of, or risk factors for, leptospirosis.
Prevention
Avoid areas of stagnant water, especially in tropical climates. If you are exposed to a high risk area, taking doxycycline or amoxicillin may decrease your risk of developing this disease.
Alternative Names
Weil disease; Icterohemorrhagic fever; Swineherd's disease; Rice-field fever; Cane-cutter fever; Swamp fever; Mud fever; Hemorrhagic jaundice; Stuttgart disease; Canicola fever
References
Ko AI. Leptospirosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 331.
Levett PN, Haake DA. Leptospira species (leptospirosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 240.
World Health Organization, International Leptospirosis Society. Human leptospirosis guidance for diagnosis, surveillance, and control, 2003.
Update Date 8/17/2014
Updated by: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis
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Leptospirosis is an infection that occurs when you come in contact with Leptospira bacteria.
Causes
The Leptospira bacteria can be found in fresh water that has been contaminated by animal urine. The infection occurs in warmer climates.
Leptospirosis is not spread from person to person, except in vary rare cases. It occasionally spreads through sexual intercourse, breast milk, or from a mother to her unborn child.
Risk factors include:
Occupational exposure -- farmers, ranchers, slaughterhouse workers, trappers, veterinarians, loggers, sewer workers, rice field workers, and military personnel
Recreational activities -- fresh water swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and trail biking in warm areas
Household exposure -- pet dogs, domesticated livestock, rainwater catchment systems, and infected rodents
Leptospirosis is rare in the continental United States. Hawaii has the highest number of cases in the United States.
Symptoms
Symptoms can take 2 to 26 days (average 10 days) to develop, and may include:
Dry cough
Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Shaking chills
Less common symptoms include:
Abdominal pain
Abnormal lung sounds
Bone pain
Conjunctivitis
Enlarged lymph glands
Enlarged spleen or liver
Joint aches
Muscle rigidity
Muscle tenderness
Skin rash
Sore throat
Exams and Tests
The blood is tested for antibodies to the bacteria.
Other tests that may be done:
Complete blood count (CBC)
Creatine kinase
Liver enzymes
Urinalysis
Treatment
Medications to treat leptospirosis include:
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Ceftriaxone
Doxycycline
Penicillin
Complicated or serious cases may need supportive care or treatment in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU).
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook is generally good. However, a complicated case can be life threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Possible Complications
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction when penicillin is given
Meningitis
Severe bleeding
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms of, or risk factors for, leptospirosis.
Prevention
Avoid areas of stagnant water, especially in tropical climates. If you are exposed to a high risk area, taking doxycycline or amoxicillin may decrease your risk of developing this disease.
Alternative Names
Weil disease; Icterohemorrhagic fever; Swineherd's disease; Rice-field fever; Cane-cutter fever; Swamp fever; Mud fever; Hemorrhagic jaundice; Stuttgart disease; Canicola fever
References
Ko AI. Leptospirosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 331.
Levett PN, Haake DA. Leptospira species (leptospirosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 240.
World Health Organization, International Leptospirosis Society. Human leptospirosis guidance for diagnosis, surveillance, and control, 2003.
Update Date 8/17/2014
Updated by: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
Browse the Encyclopedia
Colonic Spirochetosis in a 60-Year-Old Immunocompetent Patient: Case Report and Review.
Notice leptospirosis and how it is spread--
Dear RM Agents and Readers,
Check this out; maybe they crossed spirochetes as they are from the same family and just maybe the spread from person to person got upped exponentially:
Leptospirosis is not spread from person to person, except in vary rare cases. It occasionally spreads through sexual intercourse, breast milk, or from a mother to her unborn child.
First part of this thread, the first post was discovered at:
www.facebook.com/CharlesEHolmanFoundation
Many Blessings,
CrystalRiver
Home →
Medical Encyclopedia →
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis
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Leptospirosis is an infection that occurs when you come in contact with Leptospira bacteria.
Causes
The Leptospira bacteria can be found in fresh water that has been contaminated by animal urine. The infection occurs in warmer climates.
Leptospirosis is not spread from person to person, except in vary rare cases. It occasionally spreads through sexual intercourse, breast milk, or from a mother to her unborn child.
Risk factors include:
Occupational exposure -- farmers, ranchers, slaughterhouse workers, trappers, veterinarians, loggers, sewer workers, rice field workers, and military personnel
Recreational activities -- fresh water swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and trail biking in warm areas
Household exposure -- pet dogs, domesticated livestock, rainwater catchment systems, and infected rodents
Leptospirosis is rare in the continental United States. Hawaii has the highest number of cases in the United States.
Symptoms
Symptoms can take 2 to 26 days (average 10 days) to develop, and may include:
Dry cough
Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Shaking chills
Less common symptoms include:
Abdominal pain
Abnormal lung sounds
Bone pain
Conjunctivitis
Enlarged lymph glands
Enlarged spleen or liver
Joint aches
Muscle rigidity
Muscle tenderness
Skin rash
Sore throat
Exams and Tests
The blood is tested for antibodies to the bacteria.
Other tests that may be done:
Complete blood count (CBC)
Creatine kinase
Liver enzymes
Urinalysis
Treatment
Medications to treat leptospirosis include:
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Ceftriaxone
Doxycycline
Penicillin
Complicated or serious cases may need supportive care or treatment in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU).
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook is generally good. However, a complicated case can be life threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Possible Complications
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction when penicillin is given
Meningitis
Severe bleeding
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms of, or risk factors for, leptospirosis.
Prevention
Avoid areas of stagnant water, especially in tropical climates. If you are exposed to a high risk area, taking doxycycline or amoxicillin may decrease your risk of developing this disease.
Alternative Names
Weil disease; Icterohemorrhagic fever; Swineherd's disease; Rice-field fever; Cane-cutter fever; Swamp fever; Mud fever; Hemorrhagic jaundice; Stuttgart disease; Canicola fever
References
Ko AI. Leptospirosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 331.
Levett PN, Haake DA. Leptospira species (leptospirosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 240.
World Health Organization, International Leptospirosis Society. Human leptospirosis guidance for diagnosis, surveillance, and control, 2003.
Update Date 8/17/2014
Updated by: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
Browse the Encyclopedia
medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001376.htm
Home →
Medical Encyclopedia →
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis
Email this page to a friend Print Facebook Twitter Bookmark & Share
Leptospirosis is an infection that occurs when you come in contact with Leptospira bacteria.
Causes
The Leptospira bacteria can be found in fresh water that has been contaminated by animal urine. The infection occurs in warmer climates.
Leptospirosis is not spread from person to person, except in vary rare cases. It occasionally spreads through sexual intercourse, breast milk, or from a mother to her unborn child.
Risk factors include:
Occupational exposure -- farmers, ranchers, slaughterhouse workers, trappers, veterinarians, loggers, sewer workers, rice field workers, and military personnel
Recreational activities -- fresh water swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and trail biking in warm areas
Household exposure -- pet dogs, domesticated livestock, rainwater catchment systems, and infected rodents
Leptospirosis is rare in the continental United States. Hawaii has the highest number of cases in the United States.
Symptoms
Symptoms can take 2 to 26 days (average 10 days) to develop, and may include:
Dry cough
Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Shaking chills
Less common symptoms include:
Abdominal pain
Abnormal lung sounds
Bone pain
Conjunctivitis
Enlarged lymph glands
Enlarged spleen or liver
Joint aches
Muscle rigidity
Muscle tenderness
Skin rash
Sore throat
Exams and Tests
The blood is tested for antibodies to the bacteria.
Other tests that may be done:
Complete blood count (CBC)
Creatine kinase
Liver enzymes
Urinalysis
Treatment
Medications to treat leptospirosis include:
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Ceftriaxone
Doxycycline
Penicillin
Complicated or serious cases may need supportive care or treatment in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU).
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook is generally good. However, a complicated case can be life threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Possible Complications
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction when penicillin is given
Meningitis
Severe bleeding
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms of, or risk factors for, leptospirosis.
Prevention
Avoid areas of stagnant water, especially in tropical climates. If you are exposed to a high risk area, taking doxycycline or amoxicillin may decrease your risk of developing this disease.
Alternative Names
Weil disease; Icterohemorrhagic fever; Swineherd's disease; Rice-field fever; Cane-cutter fever; Swamp fever; Mud fever; Hemorrhagic jaundice; Stuttgart disease; Canicola fever
References
Ko AI. Leptospirosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 331.
Levett PN, Haake DA. Leptospira species (leptospirosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 240.
World Health Organization, International Leptospirosis Society. Human leptospirosis guidance for diagnosis, surveillance, and control, 2003.
Update Date 8/17/2014
Updated by: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
Browse the Encyclopedia