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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Leptospirosis toll touches 200 in 2024, up tenfold over last decade

KOCHI: Deaths from leptospirosis, or rat fever, have soared tenfold over the last decade. In 2024, the number of people infected with leptospirosis crossed 3,000, against over 19,500 reported dengue cases. However, the higher fatality rate make leptospirosis far more deadlier than dengue. Health experts say that cases of leptospirosis could even be missed during fever season or a dengue …

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1 month ago

Cluster of farmworkers diagnosed with rare animal-borne disease in Ventura County

LA Times

A cluster of workers at Ventura County berry farms have been diagnosed with a rare disease often transmitted through sick animals’ urine, according to a public health advisory distributed to local doctors by county health officials Tuesday. Ventura County Public Health has not given an official case count but said it had not identified any cases outside of the agriculture …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scientists Develop Next-Generation Vaccine Against Leptospirosis, a Zoonotic Disease with Global Health Implications

The Hindu

Scientists at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) are working on the next generation vaccine against 'Leptospirosis'. The vaccine is designed to provide multiple strains of the bacteria, which have over 300 different types of strains. The vaccine will be developed using a component of the bacteria called Lipid A, which is less toxic but still effective in boosting …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: As the city received intermittent rains in August, doctors are seeing a spurt in cases of chikungunya – a viral infection spread by an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito, with people coming to the clinics with acute joint pain and other symptoms such as fever and rashes. “Intermittent rains in August led to more breeding of mosquitoes and hence the …

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7 months ago

Brazil’s flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — The first two deaths from waterborne bacterial disease were reported in southern Brazil, where floodwaters were slowly receding, and health authorities warned additional fatalities were likely. “The outbreak of leptospirosis cases was somewhat expected due to the number of people exposed to the water, as well as other diseases,” said Carlos Machado, a public health and environmental …

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9 months, 1 week ago

‘Need urgent collaborative efforts to fight leptospirosis fatalities’

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Data presented by the civic-run LTMG Sion Hospital at a leptospirosis symposium held in Worli on March 15, threw light on urgent need for collaborative efforts between animal husbandry and public health as they witnessed higher fatality rate in leptospirosis infection as compared to malaria and dengue. The health experts present at the symposium, highlighted the urgent need for …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Dengue, leptospirosis cases remain a concern in Ernakulam

The Hindu

Dengue fever cases continued to be reported from across Ernakulam since October 1, though the total number of suspected cases has declined compared to the corresponding period in September. The highest number of leptospirosis cases – 8 - was also reported on October 7. Kalamassery continued to have the highest number of cases among the regions that had reported dengue …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Leptospirosis – A disease that peaks during the monsoon season

Hindustan Times

As we transition from scorching summer to the relief of rain, it's common to become less vigilant about health risks. Organisations can take several proactive measures to protect their business travellers and employees from leptospirosis: Education and Awareness: Provide comprehensive information about leptospirosis, its transmission, and preventive measures to all employees, especially those who travel to high-risk areas. Pre-Travel Health …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Leptospirosis: All you need to know

Hindustan Times

The rain brings with it several infections and illnesses due to dirty water and an increase in bacteria and insects which is collectively known as monsoon-related illnesses. In more mild cases of the disease, “patients generally present with a high-grade fever, respiratory issues and chills,” says Dr Umang Agrawal, Infectious Diseases Consultant, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mumbai. However, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Mumbai sees surge in mosquito-borne diseases in July due to monsoon

Live Mint

The number of cases of leptospirosis and chikungunya reported in Mumbai during the first 16 days of July has surpassed the total reported in June, according to a report compiled by city's civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. From July 1 to 16, Mumbai reported 104 cases of leptospirosis and 10 cases of chikungunya, compared to 97 cases of leptospirosis and …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala struggles as dengue and leptospirosis cases surge

The Hindu

Kerala is battling yet another epidemic season when dengue and leptospirosis cases soar and hospitals buckle under the sheer number of patients that fill up fever wards and crowd outpatient clinics. But given the cyclical pattern in which major dengue outbreaks occur, health experts expect that this year’s outbreak could overwhelm the State, not just by case numbers but by …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Explained | Leptospirosis, a disease that surges in the monsoon months

The Hindu

Leptospirosis has emerged as an important infectious disease in the world today. The disease is also considered an occupational hazard for people working in agricultural settings, with animals, or in sanitary services that bring them into contact with contaminated water. Despite this complexity, the use of “rat fever” as a colloquial term for leptospirosis undermines a more holistic understanding of …

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54 years, 11 months ago

NYC rat czar: What it will actually take to get rid of the rodents.

Slate

Everyone who sets foot in New York City seems to have a rat story. The fight began even before Kathleen Corradi was introduced as the new general in the rodent war, as New Yorkers received flyers informing them that soft trash bags couldn’t go out until 8 p.m., the idea being that if trash went out later, rats would have …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Leptospirosis is common during monsoon! Are dog owners prone to this disease?

News 18

There is no denying the fact that apart from making the weather pleasant, the monsoon season brings along a plethora of health issues. In a candid conversation with the Hindustan Times, Dr. Divya Gopal, Consultant of Internal Medicine at Mumbai’s Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, explained the precautions that human beings can take against the disease. The HT quoted Dr. …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Should people with pets, especially dogs, beware of being infected with leptospirosis? Doctors answer

Hindustan Times

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease which is caused by the bacteria Leptospira and mainly spreads through the urine of infected animals including cattle, pigs, horses, rodents and other animals. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is of utmost importance.” Differentiating between the symptoms of Leptospirosis, Dengue and Covid-19, Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, Consulting Chest Physician, MD Chest and Tuberculosis at Mumbai's Masina …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Leptospirosis in dogs: Symptoms, treatment and all you want to know

Hindustan Times

Leptospirosis is among the many monsoon illnesses that may affect your dog. Dogs typically contract leptospirosis through direct contact with urine of an infected animal, and open wounds or sores may increase the chances of them getting infected with the disease. Dogs typically contract leptospirosis through direct contact with urine of an infected animal "So basically, they can either be …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala to open fever clinics in all public sector hospitals

The Hindu

With the onset of the rains, an increase in dengue and leptospirosis cases should be expected in the next four months in the State and people should be on the alert, Health Minister Veena George said here on Monday. The Health department, which reviewed the State’s infectious diseases plan on Monday, decided to strengthen all preventive and control measures and …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Urgent warning for Australian dog owners about deadly bacterial disease

Daily Mail

Vets have issued another urgent warning to dog owners about the worrying rise of a rare but deadly bacterial disease found in at least two states. Recent torrential rain along Australia's east coast prompted an urgent warning from pet insurers to dog owners to steer clear of ponds and puddles when walking their four-legged friends, where the deadly bacteria may …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Ernakulam sees spike in leptospirosis cases

The Hindu

The number of confirmed leptospirosis cases in Ernakulam district has gone up in October compared to figures in September. Forty-eight suspected cases were also reported in the district from October 1 to 26, according to official estimates. Ernakulam has witnessed 304 suspected cases since January this year. The Health Department pointed out that conditions like fever and throat pain need …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Keeping your pups away from harmful bacteria during the rains

Live Mint

Monsoons are most certainly my favourite time of the year. Puddle water, therefore, can be a potential cause for the rise of Leptospirosis cases during the monsoons. So, if your pet has a foot injury and steps into puddle water contaminated with an infected rodent’s urine, there is a high chance that they may contra. Smarter pet parents make their …

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3 years, 6 months ago

After Monsoon Woes, Mumbai Braces for Leptospirosis: All You Need to Know About the Bacterial Disease

News 18

As heavy batters, the financial capital, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Thursday issued an advisory on leptospirosis. The civic body warned that due to heavy rain that lashed Mumbai the previous day and the ‘very heavy’ rain which has been predicted in the city, the cases of leptospirosis cases may spike. A rare bacterial infection, Leptospirosis can pass from animals …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Amid Monsoon Woes, BMC Warns Mumbaikars of Spike in Leptospirosis Cases. Here's What it Means

News 18

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has warned that cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, may spike following heavy rainfall in the financial capital as monsoons lashed the city. If a person comes in contact with such contaminated water, he is more likely to be infected with leptospirosis,” Dr Mangala Gomare, executive health officer, told India Today. The India Meteorological Department has …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Leptospirosis Cases Reported in Thane's Shahapur, Two Die

News 18

Two persons have died of leptospirosis in Shahapur tehsil of Maharashtra’s Thane district and two others are undergoing treatment for the disease in Civil Hospital here, a medical officer said on Sunday. Several persons have died in Shahapur and Murbad tehsils in the last three weeks due to suspected leptospirosis and dengue. “In Shahapur, two persons have died of leptospirosis.Besides, …

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Leptospirosis toll touches 200 in 2024, up tenfold over last decade

Cluster of farmworkers diagnosed with rare animal-borne disease in Ventura County

Scientists Develop Next-Generation Vaccine Against Leptospirosis, a Zoonotic Disease with Global Health Implications

Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August

Brazil’s flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities

‘Need urgent collaborative efforts to fight leptospirosis fatalities’

Dengue, leptospirosis cases remain a concern in Ernakulam

Leptospirosis – A disease that peaks during the monsoon season

Leptospirosis: All you need to know

Mumbai sees surge in mosquito-borne diseases in July due to monsoon

Kerala struggles as dengue and leptospirosis cases surge

Explained | Leptospirosis, a disease that surges in the monsoon months

NYC rat czar: What it will actually take to get rid of the rodents.

Leptospirosis is common during monsoon! Are dog owners prone to this disease?

Should people with pets, especially dogs, beware of being infected with leptospirosis? Doctors answer

Leptospirosis in dogs: Symptoms, treatment and all you want to know

Kerala to open fever clinics in all public sector hospitals

Urgent warning for Australian dog owners about deadly bacterial disease

Ernakulam sees spike in leptospirosis cases

Keeping your pups away from harmful bacteria during the rains

After Monsoon Woes, Mumbai Braces for Leptospirosis: All You Need to Know About the Bacterial Disease

Amid Monsoon Woes, BMC Warns Mumbaikars of Spike in Leptospirosis Cases. Here's What it Means

Leptospirosis Cases Reported in Thane's Shahapur, Two Die