In this article, we will discuss Leptospirosis, its symptoms and causes and tests. We will also discuss some common questions related to Leptospirosis.
Leptospirosis is more common in tropical climates with hot temperatures. As per estimation 1 million people get affected worldwide and around 60,000 of the people die from the disease.
What is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the infection of bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospira infection can get into the person through cuts, open skin, cuts, eyes and mouth or nose. This disease is an animal (Zoonotic) disease, which means it’s transmitted between animals and humans. There are various ways to get this type of infection from animals:
- Contact with the urine and reproductive fluids from animals.
- Contamination through water and soil.
- Consuming or taking infected food and water
What Are the Different Phases of Leptospirosis?
This disease occurs in 2 phases i.e., leptospirosis (acute) phase and immune phase (delayed). Different symptoms develop in these phases and these are:
The leptospirosis Phase or Septicemic Phase
During this phase, there is a sudden onset of the flu-like symptoms and starts within 14 days after infection and it can last for 3 to 10 days. During this period bacteria has entered the bloodstream and tests can show signs of the same.
Immune Phase
During this phase, bacteria move towards the organs from the blood. This shows some signs in urine and the person will have antibodies of the bacteria in the bloodstream.
What Are the Symptoms of Leptospirosis?
There are various types of symptoms related to leptospirosis disease, these symptoms include:
- Headache
- High Fever
- Red Eyes
- Rashes
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Chills
- Muscle aches
- Jaundice (Yellow skin or eyes)
Severe Symptoms of the Disease Start After 3 to 10 Days or Weil’s Syndrome.
- Trouble in breathing
- Black poop/stool
- Blood with coughing
- Skin rashes
- Chest pain is severe etc.
What are the Causes of Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is caused by a specific bacteria “Leptospira”, bacteria gets into the body through skin cuts, mouth, eyes, and nose. The bacteria reaches to blood and then to the parts of the body. The bacteria leaves the body through pee and can spread to other parts of the body through animals.
Which Tests are For Diagnosis of Leptospirosis?
To confirm the presence of Leptospirosis, the doctor advises to run a blood test. There are various tests to detect the condition.
- Leptospira Antibody (Book Now)
- Leptospirosis (Book Now)
- Leptospirosis Detection (Book Now)
- Leptospira Detection PCR (Book Now)
- Leptospira Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM (Book Now)
- Leptospira DNA PCR Qualitative (Book Now)
Conclusion
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the infection of bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospira infection can get into the person through cuts, open skin, cuts, eyes and mouth or nose. Various symptoms of the disease include Headache, High Fever, Red Eyes, Rashes, Diarrhea etc. There are two phases of the disease and various tests are used to detect the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the infection of bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospira infection can get into the person through cuts, open skin, cuts, eyes and mouth or nose.
What are the different Phases of Leptospirosis?
There are 2 types of Leptospirosis i.e., Septicemic Phase and Immune Phase.
Which test is used for Leptospirosis Diagnosis?
Various tests used for the diagnosis of Leptospirosis include Leptospira Antibody Leptospirosis, Leptospirosis Detection, Leptospira, Detection PCR, Leptospira Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM etc.
What are the symptoms of Leptospirosis?
Various symptoms related to Leptospirosis include Headache, High Fever, Red Eyes, Rashes, Diarrhea etc.
What are the causes of Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is caused by a bacteria called “Leptospira”.
What is the ICD-10 code for Leptospirosis Unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified Leptospirosis is A27.9.
How to book an appointment for a Leptospirosis Test in Delhi?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to book an appointment for any Leptospirosis test in Delhi.
How can Patients download Leptospirosis Test Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Leptospirosis test report online.
Which Leptospirosis Test Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi?
You can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centres for Leptospirosis tests in Delhi which has different centres in Delhi Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
