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Participate in our Congress: ????Get your best discounted ticket here: https://mediconapratica.com.br/i-cong... The 1st Medical Congress in Practice will take place on: ???? 30th, 31st August and 1st September (three full and intense days!) ???? Novotel Center Norte in São Paulo, capital. ????Get your best discounted ticket here: https://mediconapratica.com.br/i-cong... 00:00 - Leptospirosis - Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis Leptospirosis is the main zoonosis in the world, with estimates of around 1 million cases annually. In this video you will learn how to diagnose and treat leptospirosis, in addition to knowing which cases prophylaxis is indicated for. 02:43 - Transmission of Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is transmitted mainly by rodents, which can release the bacteria through their urine continuously or intermittently, contaminating soil and water for days to months after a flood. The bacteria enters the body through wounds, abrasions or mucous membranes, rarely through ingestion of contaminated food or water. 04:40 - Symptoms of Leptospirosis - Acute Phase In the acute phase of leptospirosis, the bacteria spread throughout the body, causing non-specific symptoms such as high fever, headache and myalgia, especially in the calves and lower back. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and conjunctivitis are also common. 06:45 - Immune Phase of Leptospirosis After approximately seven days, some patients enter the immune phase of leptospirosis, marked by the absence of the bacteria in the bloodstream and its presence in the urine, in addition to a significant immunological response. See more are the main symptoms of the immune phase of leptospirosis. 10:11 - Icteric Leptospirosis Icteric leptospirosis, or Weil's syndrome, is the most serious form, and can cause liver damage, kidney failure, hemorrhages, vasculitis and even shock. Find out more about the changes that this more serious form of leptospirosis causes. 11:49 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Leptospirosis The diagnosis is made based on the clinic and exposure history, confirmed by serology, culture or PCR. The guideline is to start treatment before diagnostic confirmation. For mild cases in the acute phase, doxycycline or amoxicillin is recommended. Severe cases require ampicillin, ceftriaxone, or crystalline penicillin. 15:15 - Prophylaxis for Leptospirosis Prophylaxis is only indicated in specific situations, such as for first responders or people who have ingested contaminated water. The prophylactic regimen includes doxycycline or azithromycin in a single dose. In this video: Leptospirosis Treatment; Prophylaxis for Leptospirosis; Diagnosis of Leptospirosis; And much more. Leptospirosis - Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis • Leptospirosis - Diagnosis, Treatment... #leptospirosis #medicina #medico #prontoatendimento #medicos