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The number of people who got infected with leptospirosis rose to 255 in the aftermath of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat , the Department of Health said Tuesday. Latest data by the DOH showed that the 255 new leptospirosis cases from July 21-August 3 were 17% higher than the 217 cases recorded from July 7-20.This brought the total caseload so far this year to 2,115, which was 23% lower compared to the 2,757 cases reported during the same period in 2023.
The DOH currently implements a surge capacity plan in hospitals under its supervision in the National Capital Region. The agency on Sunday also assured the public that doxycycline, which is used in treating leptospirosis, is readily available in the market, health centers, and hospitals, but suspected cases need to consult first with a doctor and obtain a prescription for the drug.Doxycycline is prescribed both as a prophylaxis and antibiotic against leptospirosis.
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