Leptospirosis, all are true except______________?
Correct answer: B. Onset of IgM in 2 days
- A. Faeces & urine of rodents is the cause
- B. Onset of IgM in 2 days
- C. Incubation period is 10 days
- D. It is sensitive to penicillin
Explanation
Leptospira-specific IgM usually becomes detectable after about 5 to 7 days, not within 2 days of illness. Rodent urine is the main source of contamination, the incubation period is commonly about 10 days, and penicillin is active against the organism.
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