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Leptospirosis: First Reported Case in Lebanon
Georges Khalil1, Youssef El Toum2, Elissa El Toum3
1Medical Microbiology, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, LBN.
Cureus
|December 3, 2025
Summary
Leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease, can cause severe illness. Early recognition and prompt treatment are crucial for better outcomes, particularly in severe cases of this infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease prevalent in warm, humid climates.
- Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animal urine or contaminated water.
- Clinical manifestations vary from mild symptoms to severe, potentially fatal multi-organ failure.

