Leptospirosis
Seriousहिंदी: लेप्टोस्पाइरोसिस · தமிழ்: லெப்டோஸ்பைரோசிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಲೆಪ್ಟೋಸ್ಪೈರೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: లెప్టోస్పైరోసిస్ · বাংলা: লেপ্টোস্পাইরোসিস · मराठी: लेप्टोस्पायरोसिस · ગુજરાતી: લેપ્ટોસ્પાયરોસિસ
About this condition
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread through water contaminated with rat urine, common during floods and in agricultural workers. It causes high fever, severe muscle pain, and can lead to jaundice with kidney and liver failure. Antibiotics are effective if started early, making prompt diagnosis crucial.
Common symptoms
jaundicehigh fevermuscle painheadachered eyesrash
🌦️ monsoon🌦️ post-monsoon📍 Kerala📍 Tamil Nadu📍 Karnataka📍 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Leptospirosis?
jaundice, high fever, muscle pain, headache, red eyes, rash.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Leptospirosis common in India?
Leptospirosis is commonly seen across India, particularly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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