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FAQ about Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is an infection that can range from a mild flu-like illness to a severe, life-threatening disease affecting the liver, kidneys, lungs, and nervous system. It is caused by bacteria that spread mainly through…
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Prevention of Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira . It is not fully preventable in every setting, because the organism can persist in animal reservoirs and survive in contaminated water…
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Diagnosis of Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with laboratory confirmation. Because the illness can begin with nonspecific findings such as fever, headache, and muscle pain, it is often mistaken for influenza, dengue, malaria, viral…
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Causes of Leptospirosis
What causes leptospirosis? It develops when a person is infected by Leptospira , a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that live in animals and contaminated environments. The condition is not caused by a single internal…
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Treatment for Lateral collateral ligament injury
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is treated with a range of approaches, from rest and bracing to rehabilitation and, in more severe cases, surgical repair or reconstruction. The choice of treatment depends on how…
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Causes of Lateral collateral ligament injury
Lateral collateral ligament injury is usually caused by a force that places the outside of a joint under stress beyond what the ligament can tolerate. In the knee, which is the most common context…
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Symptoms of Lateral collateral ligament injury
What are the symptoms of lateral collateral ligament injury? The most typical symptoms are pain along the outer side of the knee, tenderness when that area is pressed, swelling, stiffness, and a feeling that…