Leptospirosis Cases Rise following Heavy Rainfall – Public Urged to Take Precautions
Recent heavy rainfall across several regions has led to a rise in leptospirosis cases, including at least one confirmed fatality. Health authorities are urging the public to exercise increased vigilance and take preventative measures.
What is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread through the urine of infected animals, including rodents, livestock, and dogs.Humans can contract the disease by coming into contact with water or soil contaminated with these bacteria, often through cuts or abrasions on the skin, or mucous membranes. https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/index.html
Recent Outbreaks & Case Numbers
Several news sources report a concerning increase in leptospirosis cases.
* French Overseas Territories: A recent report highlights a death linked to leptospirosis and a general increase in cases attributed to the recent heavy rains. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNUTU2SlRyUXdBeElMVWFObGFUeUR2aGNCT3RsV0o3UHQyUjJWTXdkSzbid0JfM0JZa0pWUG12UmxHZUZQSmZiQmxRZU1IVFNhVHRtczRaektyY1Z4b3pFQzR2dHpfZC01SUM1Nkx2V0pKWElPNFJTbHZDdmZzSkpGZ9IBhgFBVV95cUxPQ2kydFRVSERTZ0xQNFl1cXNiNnQtUjg5dVM2VUhrVnRxZW4zMjljWTVFZkJXWmZJSnBtTWdIb0tlREZPUmZhUWY0X1BaSjU1bHVONXZQazNQN2FEcmVYNk4yT3NxRnhKLUQwUUstdW5FSW5LbWFZTEFudzBwR0t3ZVJSd1ljZw?oc=5](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNUTU2SlRyUXdBeElMVWFObGFUeUR2aGNCT3RsV0o3UHQyUjJWTXdkSzbid0JfM0JZa0pWUG12UmxHZUZQSmZiQmxRZU1IVFNhVHRtczRaektyY1Z4b3pFQzR2dHpfZC01SUM1Nkx2V0pKWElPNFJTbHZDdmZzSkpGZ9IBhgFBVV95cUxPQ2kydFRVSERTZ0xQNFl1cXNiNnQtUjg5dVM2VUhrVnRxZW4zMjljWTVFZkJXWmZJSnBtTWdIb0tlREZPUmZhUWY0X1BaSjU1bHVONXZQazNQN2FEcmVYNk4yT3NxRnhKLUQwUUstdW5FSW5LbWFZTEFudzBwR0t3ZVJS