Bhagwant Mann suffering from bacterial infection, stable

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was on Saturday diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics and his vitals are “completely stable”.

The 50-year-old AAP leader was admitted to Fortis Hospital, Mohali, on Wednesday for a routine check-up.

“At present, all vitals of the Chief Minister are completely stable. As suspected at the time of admission for tropical fever, his blood tests for leptospirosis have tested positive,” according to a heath bulletin issued by the hospital.

It said the CM had already been put on appropriate antibiotics. “All clinical features and pathological tests have shown satisfactory improvement.”

According to the World Health Organisation, leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals. Humans become infected through direct contact with the urine of infected animals or with a urine-contaminated environment.

The bacteria enters the body through cuts or abrasions on the skin, or through the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes.

In the health bulletin, Fortis Hospital’s Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology Dr RK Jaswal said the CM had shown signs of significant improvement in his clinical parameters.