[Epidemiologic and clinical studies of 6 cases of leptospirosis from the province of Turin].
Six cases of leptospirosis from the outer suburbs of province of Turin are presented. Some epidemiological aspects are considered, and reference is made to the need for early diagnosis, along with prompt antibiotic management to ensure successful resolution. Mention is also made of the need for careful control of renal function, since its impairment is the most serious complication associated with leptospirosis.
D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000667:Ampicillin; D010400:Penicillin G
Osservazioni epidemiologiche e cliniche su 6 casi di leptospirosi provenienti dalla provincia torinese.