Leptospirosis Spirochetal Infectious Diseases
Leptospirosis Spirochetal Infectious Diseases
Leptospirosis is a spirochete that causes disease in both humans and animals. It is usually spread by contact with water contaminated by the urine of infected animals or by contact with urine droplets from infected animals.
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Medmicro: Leptospira - Scientific and medical information about the spirochete and the diseases it causes.
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WHO: Water-related Diseases - Leptospirosis - Factsheet with cause, distribution, scope of the problem, and prevention efforts.
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The Merck Manual: Leptospirosis - Short factsheet on the disease.
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The Weil's Disease Information Center - Advice for the caving and medical community on leptospira including symptoms and treatment.
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MedicineNet: Leptospirosis - Doctor produced consumer health information on leptospirosis, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Leptospirosis - Features cause, symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, and complications.
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Leptospirosis in Humans - Includes cause, people at risk, symptoms, and complications.
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eMedicine - Leptospirosis - Article by Patrick W Hickey, MD.
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CDC - Leptospirosis - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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