10 Leptospirosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Jaundice
Jaundice is a medical term used to describe the coloring of the eye whites and skin, which become yellow. Jaundice leads to having darker than normal urine, pale skin and itchiness of the skin. Jaundice is caused by a problem with the liver, which could be an infection with Leptospira.
If you notice a yellowing of your skin or eye whites you should seek immediate medical help. Jaundice is a sign of a serious liver problem which requires proper medical evaluation and treatment. If the underlying cause, which could be leptospirosis, is diagnosed on time and the treatment is administered immediately, then permanent liver scarring and liver damage can be prevented. Otherwise a person might end up with liver failure.
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