Punjab Chief Minister underwent treatment for leptospirosis: All about it

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann recently underwent treatment for leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated water...

After showing improvement, he was discharged from Mohali's Fortis Hospital on Sunday...

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by Leptospira bacteria, typically spread through water contaminated by animal urine...

Symptoms of leptospirosis includes high fever, cough, muscle cramps, body ache, respiratory issues and in severe cases jaundice...

Simple steps like avoiding walking through stagnant water, wearing protective footwear, and staying away from areas prone to flooding can reduce the risk..