Prevention and treatment of Leptospirosis

Prevention and treatment of leptospirosis

Definition
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium Leptospira infection surrendered animals and humans and can live in fresh water for about a month.

Causes
  • Contact with water, soil or plants that have been polluted by animal urine of patients with leptospirosis.
  • Spiral shaped bacteria Leptospira

Signs and Symptoms
  • High fever, chills
  • Headache
  • Malaise (lethargy / weak)
  • Vomiting
  • Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye)
  • Calf muscle pain and back
Result
  • Renal failure
  • Heart Failure
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
Prevention
  • Washing hands with soap before eating
  • Keeping the environment clean
  • Cleaning water spots and swimming pools
  • Avoid the rats in your home or building
  • Disinfection to certain places contaminated by rat
  • Storing food and drink well in order to avoid rats

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