Leptospirosis Case

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection that is more commonly found in tropical regions. This spirochete is motile, aerobic, and spiral-shaped with two species: Leptospira interrogans and Leptospira biflexa. The type that causes infection in humans is L. interrogans. The main entry points for infection in humans are the skin and mucosa (cuts and abrasions on the skin and conjunctiva). Animals spread the infection through urine, which is why water pollution plays a significant role in transmission. These bacteria can survive in water for several weeks. Drinking water plays little role in transmission. The incubation period is 2-25 days. After the incubation period, the bacteria spread through the bloodstream and attach to paraenchymatous organs, particularly kidneys and liver, causing a rise in temperature.