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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 Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is inflammation of the labyrinth, the fluid-filled sensory apparatus of the inner ear that helps control balance and, in some cases, hearing. The condition develops when inflammatory changes disrupt the normal operation of the vestibular system, which detects head movement…
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Symptoms of Labyrinthitis
What are the symptoms of labyrinthitis? The condition most often produces a sudden onset of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, balance disturbance, and hearing-related symptoms such as hearing loss or tinnitus. These symptoms arise because inflammation affects the labyrinth, the inner ear structure…
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Causes of Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis develops when the inner ear labyrinth becomes inflamed, usually because of an infection or another process that irritates the delicate structures responsible for hearing and balance. In practical terms, the condition arises when normal inner ear function is disrupted by…