Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III today during a press conference (16 October 2009) declared an outbreak of leptospirosis in the barangays of Tumana, Malanday, and Concepcion I in Marikina. Duque revealed that a mass administration of prophylaxis against leptospirosis will be immediately provided to affected population. He also warned the public not to wade in flood waters and to use protective boots in order to prevent leptospirosis, and other diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, and hepatitis. Leptospirosis is usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with urine of infected animals. The disease’s signs and symptoms include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting. In extreme cases, jaundice, abdominal pain, and kidney damage may result.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
DUQUE DECLARES LEPTO OUTBREAK
From: DOH WebPage
Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III today during a press conference (16 October 2009) declared an outbreak of leptospirosis in the barangays of Tumana, Malanday, and Concepcion I in Marikina. Duque revealed that a mass administration of prophylaxis against leptospirosis will be immediately provided to affected population. He also warned the public not to wade in flood waters and to use protective boots in order to prevent leptospirosis, and other diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, and hepatitis. Leptospirosis is usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with urine of infected animals. The disease’s signs and symptoms include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting. In extreme cases, jaundice, abdominal pain, and kidney damage may result.
Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III today during a press conference (16 October 2009) declared an outbreak of leptospirosis in the barangays of Tumana, Malanday, and Concepcion I in Marikina. Duque revealed that a mass administration of prophylaxis against leptospirosis will be immediately provided to affected population. He also warned the public not to wade in flood waters and to use protective boots in order to prevent leptospirosis, and other diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, and hepatitis. Leptospirosis is usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with urine of infected animals. The disease’s signs and symptoms include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting. In extreme cases, jaundice, abdominal pain, and kidney damage may result.
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