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Leptospirosis: Symptoms, Complications and How to Treat



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Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Leptospira, which is transmitted to people through the urine and excrement of infected animals such as sewer rats, dogs and cats. Bacteria usually enter the body through mucous membranes or sores on the skin after contact with contaminated water in floods, puddles or moist soil, and spreads through the bloodstream, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, red eyes, headache, and nausea Although most cases cause mild symptoms, some people may develop with severe complications, such as bleeding, kidney failure or meningitis, for example