Leptospirosis disease

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a particular type of bacteria called a spirochete. Leptospirosis can be transmitted by many animals such as rats, skunks, opossums, raccoons, foxes, and other vermin. It is transmitted though contact with infected soil or water.
The typhoon brings so much disaster to the people. wealth and health of the people was being distroyed. Many suffered diseases one is Leptospirosis. It affects both human and animals. This bacteria attacts the kidneys and the liver, causing damage that can lead to organ failure and death. Many are affected particularly the victims in Marikina City that has been distroyed by typhoon Ondoy and even Peping. So if ever fever may occur dont just ignore seek immediate advice to the Doctor.
Symptoms:
Clinical signs may include loss of appetite, depression, increased respiratory rate, sore muscles, vomiting, fever, anemia, pale mucous membranes, dehydration, difficulty breathing, weakness, diarrhea, dark and tarry stools, increased drinking and urinating, jaundice from liver disease, bleeding from the nose, kidney failure, and death.
Prevention:
Vaccine
How this is treated?
The treatment of leptospirosis involves high doses of antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment (doxycycline, penicillin) is effective when initiated early in the course of the illness.
Guys, I just had read this article. I highly recommend to seek Doctors advice so you can be sure what really the drugs suits for you if ever.
I had take this Doxycycline for the treament of my acne and I assure it works but note it was recommended and prescribed by my Dermatologist. But for Leptospirosis I am not really sure.