Guide on Symptoms of Leptospirosis – A Disease Common During the Rainy Season
SYMPTOMS OF LEPTOSPIROSIS – Here is a guide on the signs of leptospirosis that you must be aware of as this disease is common every rainy season.
There are diseases that are common during a certain period of time or season. Most of the time, it is because their causes are triggered during this certain period of time.
During the rainy season, one of the diseases that is rampant most especially when there is flood is leptospirosis. It is a disease that can be taken from infected rat or rodent urine.
Leptospirosis is caused by the bacterium Leptospira interrogans which may be present in urine of several animals and not just rats. Yes, based on an article on Web MD, it can also be present in urine of dogs and farm animals.
An animal may be infected of the said bacteria but will show no signs. Usually, a person may suffer from the symptoms of leptospirosis within two weeks since contact on the infected urine.
The symptoms of leptospirosis may be similar to the signs of the flu that is why it is important to go for a check-up to get the right medicines. Based on the article, here is a list of the signs of the disease:
- headache
- muscle ache
- jaundice or the yellowing of the skin and eyes
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- skin rash
Leptospirosis may not only be taken from flood but as well as from swimming in rivers and lakes affected by the bacteria. It is important to skip these areas most especially if you have an open wound.
Aside from this disease, there are other health conditions common during the rainy season. You may visit – Flood Diseases – 6 Common Diseases When There’s Flood.
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