Flashcards in Leptospirosis Deck (8)
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Typical electrolyte abnormalities in leptospirosis
Hypokalemia and Hyponatremia
2
Electrolyte abnormality uniquely associated with leptospiral nephropathy
Hypomagnesimia
(Loss of magnesium in the urine)
3
Triad of Weil’s syndrome
Hemorrhage
Jaundice
Acute kidney injury
4
Definite diagnosis of leptospirosis
1. Isolation of organism from the patient
2. Positive result in PCR
3. Seroconversion or a rise in antibody titer (fourfold or greater rise in titer detected between acute and convalescent phase serum specimens)
5
Cross reactions occur with MAT (microagglutination test) with which diseases
Syphilis
Viral hepatitis
HIV
Relapsing fever
Lyme’s disease
Legionellosis
Autoimmune disease
6
What specimens can be used for culture during the first week?
CSF and Dialysate
7
What specimen can be used from the second week of symptomatic illness?
Urine (urinary excretion may last for several weeks)
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