Thread: Leptospirosis
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Old 08-10-2008, 22:28   #2
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It's a simple treatment. Anyone with exposure to freshwater in areas where the disease exists should be tested immediately to confirm the suspicion. Personally, i would empirically treat anyone on my team who was symptomatic w/ an exposure history.

When you are traveling to an new area, especially in the tropics, you should do your homework and make yourself aware of which diseases exist, what can be done preventatively, and what their treatments are. A little planning goes a long way.
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