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, …
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 …
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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