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Leptospirosis

Medical Definition: Infections with bacteria of the genus LEPTOSPIRA.
Guide Notes: gram-neg bact infect; a spirochete infect
Leptospirosis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Weil Disease - A severe form of LEPTOSPIROSIS, usually caused by LEPTOSPIRA INTERROGANS SEROVAR ICTEROHAEMORRHAGIAE and occasionally other serovars. It is transmitted to humans by the rat and is characterized by hemorrhagic and renal symptoms with accompanying JAUNDICE.

Leptospirosis Medical Definitions and Terms

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