Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by Leptospira interrogans which
affects humans as well as animals. It can be transmitted from animals to humans in
different ways. Global mortality and morbidity data indicate that of almost 1 million
cases nearly 60,000 die each year. The agent responsible for this disease is common in
tropical regions and the most suitable time for its growth is summer. People working
with animals are more likely to contract this disease. It involves some flu-like
symptoms: fever, diarrhea, cough, and severe pain. It can also damage the liver and
kidneys and can also be fatal. Several methods have been devised for its diagnosis and
mostly used methods are gene-based and serological. The main treatment of this
disease is the use of antibiotics or a mix of antibiotics depending upon the status of the
disease. Prevention from this disease is important as it can even cause death.
Keywords: Antibiotics, Kidney & Liver damage, Leptospirosis, Leptospira
interrogans.
