Leptospirosis
Posted: Saturday, January 21st, 2023 | Updated: Saturday, January 21st, 2023
Posted: Saturday, January 21st, 2023 | Updated: Saturday, January 21st, 2023
General Information:
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection obtained after coming into contact with infected urine. Leptospira bacteria may be found in standing water and soil. It can be spread from animals to people via their urine. Signs often vary, but may include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, liver injury, kidney injury, abdominal pain, muscle pain, stiffness, polyuria, oliguria, anuria, difficulty breathing, bleeding disorders, swelling, inflammation within the eyes, jaundice, and more. Leptospira may be confirmed via testing
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection obtained after coming into contact with infected urine. Leptospira bacteria may be found in standing water and soil. It can be spread from animals to people via their urine. Signs often vary, but may include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, liver injury, kidney injury, abdominal pain, muscle pain, stiffness, polyuria, oliguria, anuria, difficulty breathing, bleeding disorders, swelling, inflammation within the eyes, jaundice, and more. Leptospira may be confirmed via testing
Cases of Leptospirosis
Patient: Young Female Small Breed Canine
Presentation: Acute vomiting, lethargy, and inappetence, foul smelling mucoid diarrhea with frank blood, elevated ALT/ALP/GGT/TBILI, prolonged Coags
Diagnostics: Bloodwork, abdominal ultrasound, abdominal radiographs, blood type, parvo snap (negative), leptospirosis pcr (urine)
Diagnosis: Leptospirosis
Treatment Included: Antibiotic therapy (ampicillin/sulbactam, followed by doxycycline for two weeks when GI upset dissipates), anti-nausea medication (cerenia), liver support (vitamin k, denamarin, ursodiol), intravenous fluid therapy (P-Lyte), and fresh frozen plasma, a few days of hospitalization
Presentation: Acute vomiting, lethargy, and inappetence, foul smelling mucoid diarrhea with frank blood, elevated ALT/ALP/GGT/TBILI, prolonged Coags
Diagnostics: Bloodwork, abdominal ultrasound, abdominal radiographs, blood type, parvo snap (negative), leptospirosis pcr (urine)
Diagnosis: Leptospirosis
Treatment Included: Antibiotic therapy (ampicillin/sulbactam, followed by doxycycline for two weeks when GI upset dissipates), anti-nausea medication (cerenia), liver support (vitamin k, denamarin, ursodiol), intravenous fluid therapy (P-Lyte), and fresh frozen plasma, a few days of hospitalization