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Case ReportOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn Unusual Case of Leptospirosis Presenting as Glomerulonephritis With CrescentsFelipe Guedes Bezerra, Ana Flávia de Holanda Veloso, Yago Sucupira Amaral et al.Leptospirosis is a zoonosis caused by the spirochete Leptospira, which commonly affects the kidneys. Varied renal findings, most commonly tubulointerstitial nephritis, are found in human kidney biopsies and in vivo models. Remarkably, glomeruli are usually spared in this disease. However, some cases report evidence of glomerular damage. We describe a case of leptospirosis with fibroepithelial crescents, a rare histopathological finding. …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 6 Aug 2026 · 1,011 accessesView PDF Cite

Case ReportOpen accessEvery word in the titleImmunе-Mediated Myocarditis Associated with Leptospirosis in 6 Years Old Labrador RetrieverOleinikov Dmitrii, Letunoskaja AnnaAbout 6 years old, male Labrador retriever was presented for 10 days long weakness and fatigue. After diagnostic examinations, a preliminary diagnosis of Leptospirosis was suggested. Cardiologist consultation was advised. At admission, the dog was depressed, the visible mucosa was pale and capillary refilling time was slowed. Weak systolic murmur and rhythm disturbances were auscultated. Thoracic radiography revealed the accented … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 3 · 4 Oct 2018 · 7,090 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLeptospirosis in the Tropics: When Prevention Doesn't Easily Sell as a Ton of CureRoger Lee MendozaProblem statement: Human leptospirosis -- the most widespread zoonotic disease -- thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. It is seldom addressed ex ante or prior to an outbreak or expected outbreak by governments of high-risk countries. Whether common, post-exposure treatment with antimicrobial drugs is more cost-efficient than reducing animal reservoir populations was the overarching question that guided this study. A … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,378 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffect of Leptospirosis on the Concentrations of Streptomycin in Liver and Kidneys of PigsLabrini V. Athanasiou, Vassilios Papatsiros, George Valiakos et al.Leptospirosis is a re-emerging infectious disease with zoonotic potential. Pigs are reservoir hosts of the pathogen and streptomycin is among the antibiotics proposed to eliminate leptospiral infection. The purpose of this study was to determine streptomycin concentrations and the possible effect of the presence of Leptospira in the liver and kidneys on drug distribution. Six pigs with leptospirosis and six … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 28 Mar 2013 · 7,485 accessesView PDF Cite

Case ReportOpen accessIn the keywordsA Case of Leptospira Ards- “Obsession with COVID-19 Leading to Delayed Diagnosis of Common DiseasePrakash Tendulkar, Divanshee Sharma, Mukesh Bairwa, Ravi KantLeptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by spirochaete. It’s a gram-negative bacterium. It spreads Through animal urine or soil or water contaminated with Animal urine (Rat), when coming into contact with mouth, nose, eyes or breach in the skin. It is more common in farmers and people involved in water sports. In leptospirosis symptoms can range from mild muscle pains, … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 30 Apr 2021 · 6,781 accessesView PDF Cite