Nicaragua and Leptospirosis
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Dr. Erik McLaughlinPosted
Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:32am
It appears that recent flooding in Nicaragua has caused an increase in reported/diagnosed cases of leptospirosis. Managua and the cities of Chinandega and Puerto Sandino... Post: Nicaragua and Leptospirosis
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Dominican Leptospirosis Outbreak
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Dr. Erik McLaughlinPosted
Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:31am
In the wake of flooding from Tropical Storm Noel, last month, there is a outbreak of leptospirosis in the Dominican Republic. The article, from Reuter’s also went to to say that there has been 25 deaths and almost 200 illnesses.
Leptospirosis is a spirocheate that is most commonly acquired through skin contact with infected fresh water
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Leptospirosis-induced Renal Failure
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Matt S.Posted
Mon 16 Nov 2009 12:00am
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Today's topic is leptospirosis , a zoonotic infection caused by the spirochete Leptospira interrogans. Leptospirosis is spread via exposure to contaminated tissue from a variety of mammalian hosts, often rodents (but can also include cattle, pigs, goats, horses, even dogs). While leptospirosis is most commonly found in tropical areas, it nonetheless has
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Homeopathy and Leptospirosis
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Dr. Kim ..Posted
Thu 15 Jan 2009 5:00pm
If you’ve read my blog for any length of time you already know how I feel about vaccines, WOOF! And my human agrees, especially since she is a naturopath and doesn’t have the mindset to look at diseases the same way conventional medicine chooses to perceive a body out of balance.
Now some good news [...]
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Leptospirosis
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Dr. Erik McLaughlinPosted
Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:27amLeptospirosis is the most common zoonotic infection, worldwide. Outdoor athletes (hikers, cyclists, etc) are especially vulnerable to this infection because transmission.... This disease typically infects local rice or sugarcane workers and hikers/backpackers/campers. The more severe form of leptospirosis may be known as Weil’s Syndrome.
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All You Ever Want To Know About Leptospirosis
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Mind Body Spirit ..Posted
Mon 22 Dec 2008 11:37am
as a warning to wash all canned goods before using them. Originally inspired by an email floating around the Internet regarding the dangers of tin cans infected with Leptospirosis (from... get sick and die from Leptospirosis, as the presentation implies.
Don't get me wrong, Leptospirosis does exist! Commonly known as swamp fever, mud fever, sugar cane fever
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All You Ever Want To Know About Leptospirosis
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Mind Body Spirit ..Posted
Tue 23 Dec 2008 2:08pm
as a warning to wash all canned goods before using them. Originally inspired by an email floating around the Internet regarding the dangers of tin cans infected with Leptospirosis (from... get sick and die from Leptospirosis, as the presentation implies.
Don't get me wrong, Leptospirosisdoes exist! Commonly known as swamp fever, mud fever, sugar cane fever
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Leptospirosis Outbreak
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Romelette L.Posted
Tue 27 Oct 2009 11:00pm
Now it’s not only in Metro Manila. A lot of people have been hospitalized in the province due to Leptospirosis. Especially those that were badly hit by Ondoy and Pepeng... now as an aftermath a lot of people are in the hospital because of this disease. But what really is LEPTOSPIROSIS?
According to my research and this website:
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LEPTOSPIROSIS
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Helpful BuckeyePosted
Fri 07 Aug 2009 12:12pm
of LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is a bacterial disease of worldwide significance that infects many species of animals as well as humans. The organism is of the Leptospira genus, with more... on the animals they infect. While cats can be infected, they rarely show signs of the disease. On the other hand, Leptospirosis is much more of a problem in dogs, humans, and livestock
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Largest Homeopathy Trial In Cuba
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Sanjib S.Posted
Sat 14 Aug 2010 11:09pm
stop the spread of Leptospirosis.
Leptospirosis (also known as Weil's Disease) is a contagious disease carried by rodent and caused by bacteria called spirochetes. People contract the disease through contact with contaminated water.
Leptospirosis usually happens during heavy rainfall. Rodents become more active and the bacteria spreads
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