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ArticleBMJ case reports2024

Leptospirosis transmitted from a pet dog.

Haruki Nakashiro, Kensuke Umakoshi, Koichi Tanaka, Naoto Tachibana

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Haruki NakashiroEmergency, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, Matsuyama, Japan necharuki@gmail.com.
Kensuke UmakoshiEmergency, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, Matsuyama, Japan.
Koichi TanakaEmergency, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, Matsuyama, Japan.
Naoto TachibanaEmergency, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, Matsuyama, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis in tropical regions and it is not frequently recognised in developed countries. We report a case of leptospirosis transmitted from a pet dog. A middle-aged woman was referred to our emergency department with a 7-day history of fever and diarrhoea. She presented with hypotension, tachycardia, grasping pain in the entire muscle and petechiae. A detailed medical interview revealed that her pet dog had been to the veterinarian 1 month earlier with similar symptoms. We treated her with intravenous antibiotics. The patient's diagnosis of leptospirosis was confirmed by serological testing and the detection of DNA in her urine. We contacted the veterinarian and shared the information. We found that the dog had suffered from leptospirosis based on serological testing. We emphasise the possibility of leptospirosis being transmitted from pet dogs. Persistent suspicion of leptospirosis will contribute to its diagnosis and improved public health.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsDog DiseasesLeptospirosisPetsAnimalsDogsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedZoonosesAnti-Bacterial AgentsPrimary CareTropical medicine (infectious disease)

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PMID39106996
PMCPMC11308896

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