Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is an infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, which are usually transmitted through water or soil contaminated with animal urine. It is more common after rains and floods.
Frequent symptoms: fever, intense headache, muscle aches, reddened eyes, and, in more severe forms, involvement of the liver or the kidneys.
When to seek care? A high fever with muscle aches after contact with stagnant water or animals warrants a prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist are the ones who guide the workup for leptospirosis. If you have these symptoms after a possible exposure, seeking medical care in time is the best decision.
Data on 5 doctors who treat leptospirosis
Specialties that treat leptospirosis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in leptospirosis
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Guillermo Leopoldo Ruiz
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. García Ruiz María Teresa
Dr. Tomas Rangel Piza
Dra. Veronica Ramírez Cisneros
Dr. Yvette Fernández Camacho
Dra. Juana Ma Portugal Rodriguez
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dra. Patricia Aidé López Olmos
Frequently asked questions
What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is an infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, which are usually transmitted through water or soil contaminated with animal urine. It is more common after rains and floods.
Which doctor treats leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, infectious disease specialist, internist, dermatologist.