Leptospirosis
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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 67 doctors who treat leptospirosis
Which specialist treats leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is treated by a dermatologist if there are skin manifestations, or by an internist for general management. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in leptospirosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Maripaz Domínguez Durán
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
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 treated by a dermatologist if there are skin manifestations, or by an internist for general management. Find these specialists.