A social media post connecting mice urine, soda cans, and a deadly disease is 25 years old and perpetuates an incident that ...

Renal failure is common in complicated disease. Severe leptospirosis with hepatorenal complications and hemorrhages is often referred to as Weil's syndrome. The histopathologic hallmark of ...

With the arrival of the monsoon season comes a respite from heat, but not without an increased risk of some infections. While ...

In severe cases, leptospirosis can cause kidney damage, liver failure or meningitis. The outbreak of Ventura County cases that sent several field workers to hospitals emerged several months ago.

leptospirosis, is caused by bacteria found in contaminated water or soil. The disease can be spread by urine from animals including rodents and livestock, public health officials said. In severe ...

Leptospirosis is a major disease problem in ... On interview by us 12 days later severe muscle and joint pains, fever, chills, frontal headache, photophobia and conjunctivitis had been present ...

MANILA, Philippines — The bulk of leptospirosis admissions at the San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) are severe and moderate cases, infectious diseases specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante reported yesterday.

Kochi: Ernakulam district is witnessing an increase in leptospirosis cases. In several cases, it is turning severe and virulent, with complications progressing very fast and resulting in death.

Mild leptospirosis can be treated with doxycycline, azithromycin, or amoxicillin. Severe disease, such as that seen in this patient, should be treated with intravenous ceftriaxone or doxycycline.

The symptoms of leptospirosis can range from a mild flu-like illness to a severe, life-threatening condition. In its early stages, it may present with fever, headache, chills, rigors or shaking ...