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Spirochaetes; Treponema Borrelia Leptospira
Leptospira interrogans
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What is the focus of section 45 of the study material?
Bacteria
overview
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Which organism is discussed in this section?
Leptospira interrogans
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What does the scene with the surfer holding a spear represent?
It helps remember
leptospira
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What does the spiral shape of the waves symbolize?
It indicates that leptospira is a
spirochete
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What type of microscope image is shown for leptospira interrogans?
Scanning electron microscope
image
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What characteristic shape does leptospira interrogans have?
Spiral shape
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What does the hook on the fishing pole represent?
Leptospira has
hook-shaped
ends
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Where is leptospira commonly found?
In
water
contaminated with
animal urine
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What is leptospirosis?
Clinical manifestations caused by
leptospira interrogans
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What is whale disease?
A
severe
form of
leptospirosis
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Where is leptospirosis prevalent?
In the
tropics
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Who is particularly affected by leptospirosis?
Surfers
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What does the yellow color of the surfboard represent?
Leptospirosis
can cause
jaundice
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What does the surfer wearing sunglasses signify?
Leptospirosis can cause
photophobia
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What does the blood on the surfer's glasses represent?
Leptospirosis can cause
conjunctival erythema
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What does the surfer sweating indicate?
Leptospirosis causes
flu-like symptoms
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What does the dalmatian dog with a liver spot represent?
Weil disease can cause liver dysfunction
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What does the lamp held by the dog signify?
Weil disease can cause a fever
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What does the uncontrolled bleeding from the whale indicate?
Weil disease can cause hemorrhage and anemia
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What do the shrimp under the fisherman's boat represent?
Weil disease can cause renal failure
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What symptoms did the 24-year-old male present with?
Myalgias
and
headache
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What recent activity did the patient engage in?
Surfing trip to
Hawaii
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What complication is most likely associated with leptospira interrogans?
Renal failure
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Which spirochete is associated with surfing in tropical areas?
Leptospira interrogans
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Why is renal failure the correct answer in the clinical vignette?
It is associated with weil disease
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Why are options A, B, and C incorrect in the clinical vignette?
They are associated with other infections
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What is the main takeaway about leptospira interrogans?
It is associated with water
contaminated by urine
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