Leptospirosis

  • Recently, with the onset of the monsoon season in India, the threat of Leptospirosis disease has increased.
  • Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal zoonotic bacterial disease caused by Leptospira interrogans.
  • It primarily affects animals such as rodents, cattle, pigs, and dogs, but can occasionally be transmitted to humans.
  • The disease is more prevalent in warm and humid countries like India and can be found in both urban and rural areas.
  • Diagnosing Leptospirosis can be challenging as its symptoms can resemble those of dengue, malaria, and hepatitis.
  • Preventive measures should be taken by individuals in Leptospirosis-prone areas, including avoiding contact with potentially contaminated water sources, ....
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