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Leptospirosis

rare

A contagious bacterial infection caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. Humans are infected by contact with water and soil which have been contaminated with animal waste products. The signs and symptoms include an initial flu-like phase, followed by a second phase in which patients may develop meningitis, liver failure and renal failure.

Identifiers
MONDO:0005825 Orphanet:509
Part of
Primary bacterial infectious diseaseSpirochaetales infections
Also known as
cane-cutter fever · canicola fever · hemorrhagic jaundice · Icterohemorrhagic fever · Leptospira caused disease or disorder

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All diseases Rare only

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