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Understanding Leptospirosis Symptoms & Treatment by prizefirst is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria that can infect many types of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. It is transmitted through contact with infected animal urine. Symptoms range from flu-like symptoms to meningitis, liver damage, and kidney failure. Due to the wide range of symptoms, it can be misdiagnosed as other diseases like pneumonia. Antibiotics like penicillin or doxycycline are used to treat it, with supportive care for organ damage. Rates of infection vary greatly by climate, from 0.02 to ov
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