Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs LeptospirosisUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewHumans can get leptospirosis through direct contact with urine from infected animals or through water, soil, or food contaminated with their urine. It's most common in warm climates. SymptomsHigh fever, severe headache, bleeding, muscle pain, chills, red eyes, and vomiting are some symptoms. TreatmentsWithout treatment, leptospirosis can lead to kidney and liver damage and even death. Antibiotics clear the infection. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use