Leptospirosis: An important zoonosis acquired through work, play and travel
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Lau, Colleen; Townell, Nicola; Stephenson, Eloise; Van den Berg, Debra; Craig, Scott
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Background Leptospirosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide. Infection occurs through contact with infected animals, or soil or water that has been contaminated by the urine of infected animals. Risk factors include occupational and recreational exposures, contact with floodwaters, and travel to areas with a high risk of leptospirosis, particularly tropical, developing countries. With climate change, flood-related outbreaks are becoming more common. Objective This article...[Show more]
dc.contributor.author | Lau, Colleen | |
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dc.contributor.author | Townell, Nicola | |
dc.contributor.author | Stephenson, Eloise | |
dc.contributor.author | Van den Berg, Debra | |
dc.contributor.author | Craig, Scott | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-09-17T00:34:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-09-17T00:34:12Z | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2208-7958 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/170465 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background Leptospirosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide. Infection occurs through contact with infected animals, or soil or water that has been contaminated by the urine of infected animals. Risk factors include occupational and recreational exposures, contact with floodwaters, and travel to areas with a high risk of leptospirosis, particularly tropical, developing countries. With climate change, flood-related outbreaks are becoming more common. Objective This article aims to improve awareness of leptospirosis, and provide an update for general practitioners on its epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis, management and prevention. Discussion Leptospirosis is sometimes misdiagnosed because clinical presentation can be non-specific and overlap with many other causes of acute febrile illnesses. In patients with risk factors for leptospirosis, a high index of clinical suspicion is important to ensure early diagnosis and treatment. Delays in treatment could increase the risk of severe complications, including pulmonary haemorrhage, acute renal failure and acute liver failure. | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.language.iso | en_AU | |
dc.publisher | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners | |
dc.rights | © The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 2018 | |
dc.source | Australian Journal of General Practice | |
dc.source.uri | https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2018/march/leptospirosis | |
dc.title | Leptospirosis: An important zoonosis acquired through work, play and travel | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
local.description.notes | Imported from ARIES | |
local.identifier.citationvolume | 47 | |
dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
local.identifier.absfor | 111706 - Epidemiology | |
local.identifier.absfor | 111700 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES | |
local.identifier.ariespublication | u5684624xPUB254 | |
local.publisher.url | https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/home | |
local.type.status | Metadata only | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Lau, Colleen, College of Health and Medicine, ANU | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Townell, Nicola, Mater Adults Hospital and University of Queensland | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Stephenson, Eloise, Griffith University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Van den Berg, Debra, Communicable Disease Surveillance, North Coast Public Health Unit, | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Craig, Scott, Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services | |
local.bibliographicCitation.issue | 3 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.startpage | 105 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.lastpage | 110 | |
local.identifier.doi | .31128/afp-07-17-4286 | |
dc.date.updated | 2021-08-01T08:41:18Z | |
dcterms.accessRights | Open Access via publisher website | |
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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