Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals.

  • Humans can get leptospirosis through direct contact with urine from infected animals or through water, soil or food contaminated with their urine. It’s most common in warm climates.
  • High fever, headache, bleeding, muscle pain, chills, red eyes and vomiting are some symptoms.
  • Without treatment, leptospirosis can lead to kidney and liver damage and even death. Antibiotics clear the infection.
  • High fever, headache, bleeding, muscle pain, chills, red eyes and vomiting are some symptoms.
         Pain areas: In the joints or muscles
         Gastrointestinal: Diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting
         Whole body: Chills, fatigue, or high fever
         Also common: Headache, red eyes, skin rash, or sore throat
  • Leptospirosis can be treated with antibiotics, including penicillin and doxycycline. … You may need to have antibiotics injected into your body, and in very serious cases, the infection could damage your organs.