Leptospirosis
MONDO:0005825A contagious bacterial infection caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. Humans are infected by contact with water and soil which have been contaminated with animal waste products. The signs and symptoms include an initial flu-like phase, followed by a second phase in which patients may develop meningitis, liver failure and renal failure.
Also known as: Leptospira caused disease or disorder, Leptospira disease or disorder, Leptospira infectious disease, leptospirosis, nanukayami fever, Icterohemorrhagic fever, Queensland fever, Stuttgart disease
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Leptospirosis itself.
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Can a common antioxidant shield kidneys from leptospirosis?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers are testing whether oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can reduce signs of kidney tubular injury, oxidative stress, and inflammation in adults with non-severe leptospirosis. The trial enrolls 64 adults who have had fever for three to five days and a confirmed Leptospira infe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could leptospirosis leave lasting damage? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether people who had leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread by animals, may have health problems that last for years after the initial illness. Researchers in Reunion will follow about 200 patients who were previously hospitalized with the disease, chec…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC