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THE Department of Health has recorded an increase in the cases of leptospirosis in the country over the past week.The DOH said that from only six cases recorded from May 5 to 18 and 60 cases from May 19 to June 1, it went up to 83 from June 2 to June 15.As of June 15, 878 cases of leptospirosis were recorded in the country with 84 deaths.
“We also urge our local governments to declog flood drains and implement rodent control so that there will not be less chances for transmission to humans,” he added.Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by many animals, such as rodents and other vermin. Waste products like urine and feces of an infected animal, especially rats, contaminate the soil, water, and vegetation.Leptospira bacteria can enter the body through breaks in the skin, or through the eyes, nose and mouth.
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