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Hi was wondering signs and symptoms of lepto, my partner is a dairy farmer and is showing signs not sure what do to about it ?

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Get tested: Leptospirosis can be difficult to diagnose because you get flu like illness fevers muscle aches and fatigue. Sometimes eye redness. So unfortunately it can present like any other viral illness. A minority then go on to have more serious complications. Your husband could see a GP to arrange assessment consider this and alternatives and arrange tests

Answered 7/4/2020

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Leptospirosis: The symptoms of leptospirosis can be quite variable. Of course the fulminant cases are remarkable and severe- with the patient turning yellow, vomiting, in pain (muscle pain) and requiring hospital care. There can be more mild forms, such as just fevers and muscle aches. Best to get evaluated by an infectious diseases doctor - there is curative treatment! There's also preventative treatment too.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis sx's include high fever, nausea, vomiting abdominal pain, diarrhea, jaundice, headache, chills, severe muscle aches of calves & lower back, red eyes & rash. Some people go on to have a 2nd phase with possible meningitis, renal or liver failure & even death. It is diagnosed wi antibody tests.

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