Rare Disease Show Episode 24: Decoding Weil Syndrome Ft Dr Subramanian Swaminathan, Dr Pramod Kumar D A
Medical Dialogues presents a rare disease series, delving into the realm of uncommon medical conditions. Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect only a small percentage of the population.
Throughout this series, we'll discuss these rare diseases in various episodes, with medical experts providing clear explanations and insights.
Rare Disease Show Episode 24: In today's show we will cover Weil Syndrome.
Weil’s Syndrome (severe leptospirosis) is a life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Leptospira species. It typically spreads through contaminated water or animal urine.
Symptoms include jaundice, kidney failure, bleeding, high fever, muscle pain, and liver damage. Without prompt treatment, it can lead to organ failure. Early diagnosis and antibiotics are crucial for recovery.
In this episode, Dr Pramod Kumar D A, Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant Physician & Dr Subramanian Swaminathan, Director, Speciality of Infectious Diseases at Gleneagles Hospital share their insights by addressing questions asked by the Medical Dialogues team:
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