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Cluster of farmworkers diagnosed with rare animal-borne disease in Ventura County
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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Scientists Develop Next-Generation Vaccine Against Leptospirosis, a Zoonotic Disease with Global Health Implications
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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Brazil’s flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities
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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Leptospirosis – A disease that peaks during the monsoon season
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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Mumbai sees surge in mosquito-borne diseases in July due to monsoon
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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Explained | Leptospirosis, a disease that surges in the monsoon months
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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Leptospirosis is common during monsoon! Are dog owners prone to this disease?
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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Should people with pets, especially dogs, beware of being infected with leptospirosis? Doctors answer
2 years, 5 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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Leptospirosis in dogs: Symptoms, treatment and all you want to know
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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Urgent warning for Australian dog owners about deadly bacterial disease
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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After Monsoon Woes, Mumbai Braces for Leptospirosis: All You Need to Know About the Bacterial Disease
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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Amid Monsoon Woes, BMC Warns Mumbaikars of Spike in Leptospirosis Cases. Here's What it Means
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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Leptospirosis Cases Reported in Thane's Shahapur, Two Die
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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