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Leptospirosis-induced Renal Failure by Matt S. Posted Mon 16 Nov 2009 12:00am . 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 Read on »

LEPTOSPIROSIS by Helpful Buckeye Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted Fri 07 Aug 2009 12:12pm 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... critically ill. In recent weeks, several otherwise healthy dogs are believed to have died from leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that occurs worldwide and is transmitted in several Read on »

Nicaragua and Leptospirosis by Dr. Erik McLaughlin Medical Doctor

Posted 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 www.AdventureDoc.org Filed under: Outbreaks and Updates | Tagged: adventure doc, leptospirosis, nicaragua, outbreak, travel medicine Read on »

Dominican Leptospirosis Outbreak by Dr. Erik McLaughlin Medical Doctor

Posted 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 Read on »

Homeopathy and Leptospirosis by Dr. Kim .. Naturopathic Doctor

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 [...] Read on »

Leptospirosis by Dr. Erik McLaughlin Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:27am Leptospirosis 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. Location Read on »

All You Ever Want To Know About Leptospirosis by Mind Body Spirit .. Healthy Living Professional

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 Read on »

All You Ever Want To Know About Leptospirosis by Mind Body Spirit .. Healthy Living Professional

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 Read on »

Leptospirosis Outbreak by Romelette L. Patient Expert

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: Leptospirosis Read on »

VACCINE AND HEALTH PROTOCOLS FOR PUPPIES/ DOGS by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 31 Mar 2010 11:49am Type 2- Parainfluenza-Parvovirus. This virus is very contagious among puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It is recommended that you keep puppies up-to-date with our vaccine protocol to prevent any illnesses. LEPTOSPIROSIS Leptospirosis is bacterial infection transmitted through wildlife urine. It is then contracted when puppies or dogs that are un-vaccinated Read on »