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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Medicine

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    • Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis with significant global health impact.
    • Antibiotic therapy is crucial for managing leptospirosis, but optimal treatment requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of doxycycline in treating leptospirosis.
    • To assess the impact of doxycycline on symptom duration and resolution.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 29 leptospirosis patients.
    • Patients received either doxycycline (100 mg orally twice daily) or placebo for 7 days.
    • Clinical outcomes and duration of illness were monitored for 3 weeks post-treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Doxycycline treatment reduced the overall duration of illness by an average of 2 days.
    • Significant improvements were observed in fever, malaise, headache, and myalgia symptoms.
    • Doxycycline effectively prevented leptospiruria and demonstrated no adverse effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic for treating leptospirosis.
    • Early doxycycline administration can alleviate symptoms and shorten recovery time.
    • This study supports doxycycline as a first-line treatment for leptospirosis.