Leptospirosis ( Rat fever )

Cause: Bacterial infection by Leptospira interrogans or Leptospira species.

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Geography: Common in tropical areas & warmer climates with high annual rainfall

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Transmission: Spread by wild & domestic animals, like rodents, cattle, pigs etc

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Symptoms: Onset occurs 2-30 days after exposure; the disease may have 2 phases.

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Treatment: Treatable with antibiotics, including penicillin and doxycycline.

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