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Hemorrhagic jaundice (leptospirosis) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria, which thrives in water that contains animal urine. Hemorrhagic jaundice can occur in both humans and animals (especially dogs).
Names
Hemorrhagic jaundice is also known as canicola fever, cane-cutter fever, icterohemorrhagic fever, mud fever, rice-field fever, Stuttgart disease, swineherd's disease, swamp fever and Weil disease.
Incidence
According to the National Institutes of Health, incidents of hemorrhagic jaundice are extremely rare in the U.S.; the majority of cases are reported in Hawaii.
Symptoms
On average, the symptoms of hemorrhagic jaundice appear within 10 days of infection. The most common symptoms include high fever, severe headache, muscular pain, dry cough, nausea and chills.
Risks
Hemorrhagic jaundice generally occurs in places with a warm climate. People who work with animals (such as farmers and ranchers) and those who indulge in fresh water activities (such as swimming and canoeing) in tropical regions are more likely to get infected.
Treatment
A course of antibiotic medication, such as, doxycycline, is used to treat people with mild symptoms. Severe cases may require intravenous antibiotics.
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