Leptospirosis case

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection that is more commonly found in tropical regions. This spirochete is motile, aerobic, and spiral-shaped, with two species: L.interrogans and L.biflexa. The type that causes infection in humans is L.interrogans. The main entry points for infection in humans are skin and mucosa ( cuts and abrasions on the skin and conjunctiva). Animals spread the infection through their urine, which is why water pollution plays a significant role in transmission. These bacteria can survive in water for several weeks. It is believed that drinking water has little role in transmission. The incubation period is 2-25 days. After the incubation period, the bacteria spread through the bloodstream and attach to parenchymatous organs, particularly the kidneys and liver, causing a rise in temperature.