Thursday, October 22, 2009

SEVERE LEPTO CASE AT EAMC

From: DOH WebPage

Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III checks the condition of a 38-year old leptospirosis patient from Bagong Silang, Quezon City. Said patient has already undergone his fifth dialysis treatment as a result of leptospirosis complication. As of October 19, the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) has 267 leptospirosis cases, with about 23 immediately needing dialysis. Most of these patients came from Quezon City, Rizal, Marikina, Caloocan, and Pasig. Also in photo is EAMC Hospital Director Dr. Roland Cortez.

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