Leptospira | Antibodies

General Information

Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis that affects both wild and domestic animals. Humans are infected by contact with the urine and tissues of an infected animal, or by drinking water contaminated with leptospires. Leptospires can also enter the body through broken skin and mucous membranes. In mild cases, leptospirosis is characterized by a flu-like course, which resolves in 2-3 weeks. In severe cases, a severe infectious disease of one or another system may develop. In a very small number of patients, severe hemorrhages in the organs and liver-kidney failure (Weil's disease) occur.

Serological tests allow for the diagnostics of the disease. Antibodies develop in the second week of the illness.

Preparation of the patient: no need

Material for examination: Venous blood

The test is semi-quantitative and examines all antibodies against Leptospira together.