Cards (27)

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