Situation and vulnerability
Diabetes, kidney or liver disease and immunosuppression increase the risk. Agricultural exposures and after heavy rains should be reported.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Fever, cough, chest pain or local injury are possible. Infection can spread and cause sepsis.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Diagnosis can be difficult because the disease looks like other infections. Mention travel, contact with water or soil, and chronic diseases.
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Prevention and care
Avoid wound contact with standing water or soil in the affected areas and use suitable protections. Antibiotic treatment can be prolonged and requires complete follow-up.
Practical issues
Should we just mention recent trips?
No: CDCs sometimes describe a very long delay between exposure and symptoms. Former stays can therefore be useful for the evaluation.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Stays, whether or not old
- Works, rains and exposed wounds
- Diabetes or other chronic diseases
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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