Sandbox:Leptospirosis

Overview

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disorder with ubiquitous distribution, caused by Leptospira species.

Historical Perspective

Association of renal failure with icteric leptospirosis, was first reported over 100 years ago and described by Adolf Weil.

Pathophysiology

The disease leptospirosis involves a spectrum of symptoms ranging from subclinical infection to a severe syndrome of multiorgan infection with high mortality.