What Is Leptospirosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Leptospirosis will often run its course and pass with the help of the immune system, so treating the condition is not always necessary. It does have the potential to be very serious, however, so treatment should always be provided when the condition is diagnosed. This will generally include antibiotics to help kill the bacterium.
The antibiotics are usually taken orally, although they may be injected cases that are considered to be severe enough. Some patients might also be given painkillers to help relieve them of their aches and pains. If the condition appears to be dangerous enough then hospitalization will be necessary.
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