Symptoms usually develop after 5 to 14 days (can range from 2 to 30 days) following infection and last from a few days to 3 weeks or longer. 31 мая 2021 г.
How soon can leptospirosis symptoms appear?
Many of these symptoms can be mistaken for other diseases. In addition, some infected persons may have no symptoms at all. The time between a person's exposure to a contaminated source and becoming sick is 2 days to 4 weeks. Illness usually begins abruptly with fever and other symptoms.
How easy is it to get leptospirosis?
The most common way you can get infected is urine or contaminated water getting in your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin (such as a cut or scratch). You can also get infected by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Some people with leptospirosis will not have any symptoms.
Does leptospirosis come on suddenly?
The signs and symptoms of leptospirosis usually appear suddenly, about 5 to 14 days after infection. However, the incubation period can range from 2 to 30 days, according to the CDC.
How do I know if I have leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis usually occurs in two phases: First phase (septicemic phase): About 5 to 14 days after infection occurs, fever, headache, sore throat, severe muscle aches in the calves and back, and chills occur suddenly. The eyes usually become very red on the third or fourth day.
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