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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 or soil. For that reason, prevention is…
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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 contact with water, soil, or surfaces contaminated…
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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 defect in the human body; rather, it…
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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 hepatitis, or other febrile infections. Accurate diagnosis…
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What is Mastitis
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue, most often involving the milk-producing glands and the ducts that carry milk to the nipple. It commonly arises during lactation, when milk is being actively produced and removed, but it can also occur in…
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Symptoms of Mastitis
The symptoms of mastitis are usually centered on inflammation of breast tissue: localized breast pain, warmth, redness, swelling, and a firm or tender area, often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, and a general feeling of illness. These symptoms…
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Diagnosis of Mastitis
Mastitis is typically identified through a combination of symptoms, physical findings, and, when needed, laboratory or imaging studies. In the broadest sense, it refers to inflammation of breast tissue, and in many cases it is caused by bacterial infection. The condition…