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Transcript of Julie Amos. Leptospira biology4kids.com Dogs suite101.com Fresh water traveldoctor.co.uk.
Julie Amos
Leptospirosis
Caused by: bacterium
Leptospira
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Fresh water
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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
Risk factors
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002352/
Dry coughFeverHeadacheMuscle painNausea, vomiting, diarrheaSkin rash (sometimes)Rare in U.S. Hawaii has highes
number of cases in U.S.
Symptoms
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AntibioticsAmpicillinCeftriaxoneDoxycyclinePenicillinComplicated cases need
care in a hospital
Treatment
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