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Infection caused by Leptospira australis

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Leptospirosis is a global zoonotic and waterborne disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira species 1. Antibiotics are used as a strategy for prevention, particularly in travelers and high-risk groups, though clinical benefits are not well-established 1.

Diagnosis

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Management

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Special Populations

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Key Recommendations

  • Antibiotic prophylaxis is used as a strategy for prevention of leptospirosis, especially in travelers and high-risk groups 1.
  • The clinical benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis are unknown 1.
  • The harms associated with antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis are also unknown 1.
  • References

    1 Win TZ, Perinpanathan T, Mukadi P, Smith C, Edwards T, Han SM et al.. Antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024. link

    Original source

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      Antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis.Win TZ, Perinpanathan T, Mukadi P, Smith C, Edwards T, Han SM et al. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews (2024)

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