Host
- Mode of transmission
- Leptospirosis can effect human by direct or indirectly through exposure of animal urine of the carrier. Genus Leptospira bacteria enter the bloodstream through wounds, cuts, bruised skin and mucus membranes such as eyes, nose and mouth.
- Also can be spread by the semen of infected animals. Butcher and slaughterer also can be infected through contact with body fluids and blood.
- Human can be infected through exposure of water, food or soil containing urine from infected animals bacteria. May happen by swallowing contaminated food or water or by contact with the skin.
- Pets owner can be infected by the dog's saliva if the dog already infected by licking the rodents bacteria.
- Prevention
- By not swimming in the contaminated water.
- Not in contact with animals that have been exposed to infection.
- Wear PPE or protective clothing or footwear.
- Frequent medical checkups.
- Frequent visit to vet clinic for animal vaccine for pets.
- Antibiotics such as doxycyline and pennicilin.
- Extra cautions on handling animal's urine or blood.
- Always wash your hands with anti-bacterial cleaning solution.
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