Here are the symptoms of leptospirosis and how to cure it

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Leptospirosis is a rare disease caused by a bacterial infection. DOC ist’s photo

JAKARTA – Leptospirosis is rare disease which is caused by infection bacteria. Bacteria It is usually spread through urine or blood from infected animals.

Quoted from the webmd page, Leptospirosis is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans. This bacteria is carried by animals such as dogs and other farm animals through their urine.

If you are around soil or water where the animal has urinated, the germs can enter your body through a break in your skin, such as a scratch, open wound or dry area.

Also read: Get to know Leptospirosis, Symptoms and Impact on Health

So what are the symptoms?

Those infected with this bacterium usually begin to show signs of leptospirosis within 2 weeks. Even so, in some cases symptoms may not appear for a month or not appear at all.

Leptospirosis consists of two phases: a leptospiremic (acute) phase and an immune (delayed) phase. Some people may have mild or no symptoms in the leptospiremic phase. Meanwhile, some people also experience severe symptoms on the immune system.

Leptospiremia phase

During the leptospirosis phase (also called the septicemic phase), you may suddenly experience flu-like symptoms. This phase usually begins within two to 14 days after infection with Leptospira.

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Immune phase

During the immune phase, the Leptospira bacteria have moved from your blood to your organs. In this immune phase, you will usually experience signs of yellowing of the skin and eyes.

In addition, according to the website of the Ministry of Health, the sufferer can feel the symptoms of Leptospirosis.

1. Sudden Fever
2. Weak
3. Red eyes
4. Headaches
5. Calf muscle pain

How to Cure Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis can be treated with antibiotics, including penicillin and doxycycline. In addition, your doctor may also recommend ibuprofen for fever and muscle aches.

During the healing period, it is known that this disease will heal in about one week. However, if the condition gets worse, it must be treated in hospital immediately.

Arriving at the hospital, patients infected with leptospirosis will be immediately given antibiotics through a syringe. However, if there are several organs that are severely infected, the patient will require additional treatment or procedures.

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