💧 Chapter 266 · Leptospira (Leptospirosis)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Zoonosis (rats, dogs, livestock). Anicteric (flu-like, conjunctival suffusion) vs icteric (Weil syndrome: jaundice, renal failure, hemorrhage, pulmonary involvement). Diagnosis: MAT, culture, PCR. Treatment: doxycycline (≥8y), penicillin, ceftriaxone, azithromycin. Prevention: rodent control, doxycycline prophylaxis.

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📋 30 Clinical Scenarios — Leptospirosis (Chapter 266)

📇 High‑Yield Review Cards (Leptospirosis)

🩺 Leptospirosis: Recognizing Clinical Patterns

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📋 Step‑by‑Step Management of Leptospirosis

    📊 Anicteric vs Icteric Leptospirosis (Weil Syndrome)

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    ⚡ Clinical Reflex Prompts — Leptospirosis Decisions

    📖 Summary: Leptospira (Leptospirosis)