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What is leptospirosis? Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 29, 2024: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial infection.He was admitted to the Fortis Hospital Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up.
"At present, all vitals of the Chief Minister are completely stable. As suspected at the time of admission for tropical fever, his blood tests for leptospirosis came back positive. The Chief Minister has already been put on appropriate antibiotics. All clinical features and pathological tests have shown satisfactory improvement," informed Dr RK Jaswal, Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology, Fortis Hospital Mohali through a bulletin released on Saturday.
What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by leptospira bacteria, which affects both humans and animals. It is typically transmitted through direct contact with the urine of infected animals or exposure to urine-contaminated environments like water or soil.
Human mucous membranes in the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as cuts or abrasions on the skin, are entry points for germs.
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Symptoms
The illness produces vomiting, diarrhea, a high body temperature, headaches, and muscle aches. In addition, it causes abdominal pain and occasionally yellow or brown spots in the eyes, depending on the person's skin tone.
Phases of leptospirosis?
The infection occurs in two phases:
- The mild phase, known as leptospirosis or acute, starts two to fourteen days after the infection first appears and is characterized by an abrupt onset of flu-like symptoms. Bacteria enter your bloodstream during this phase and start to travel to your organs.
- In the immune phase, the bacteria begin attacking your kidneys.