Leptospirosis: A Clinical Perspective

Course overview: The course addresses Leptospirosis as a global threat that frequently mimics diseases like Lyme disease. It is designed to improve healthcare providers' ability to identify the often non-specific symptoms of Leptospirosis, a challenge in its early detection.
A key component of the course is the One Health approach, which melds human, animal, and environmental health considerations. This is crucial for the comprehensive understanding and management of Leptospirosis.
Participants will delve into the diagnostic challenges of Leptospirosis and explore the limitations of current testing methods. Treatment protocols, focusing on antibiotics such as doxycycline and penicillin, will be extensively covered.
Moreover, the course includes a section on preventive measures. Strategies for avoiding exposure to contaminated environments and the use of appropriate protective gear are emphasized as key to controlling the spread of Leptospirosis.
Instructor: D. Scott Smith, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist, San Mateo Medical Center

About: This course is part of the Invisible Education Initiative, funded by the Montecalvo Foundation, which provides free, accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses that focus on vector-borne and environmental illness and utilize a One Health framework. Learn more: learn.invisibl....

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