The Ministry of Health is reminding members of the public the risk of infectious disease, Leptospirosis is especially high in flood situations.
Leptospirosis is spread through the urine of infected animals (usually rodents, dogs, farm animals and horses). Once diagnosed early, it can be treated.
Animals and humans become infected by direct contact, by drinking or inhaling the infected urine, or water contaminated by urine.
In humans, Leptospirosis can cause a wide range of symptoms, including: high fever Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), headache Red eyes, Chills Abdominal pain, Muscle aches Diarrhea and vomiting Rash.
Many of these symptoms can be mistaken for other diseases.
In addition, some infected persons may have no symptoms at all.
The time between a person’s exposure to a contaminated source and becoming sick is 2 days to 4 weeks.
Illness usually begins abruptly with fever and other symptoms.
If you believe that you may have Leptospirosis please visit your nearest health centre or your doctor immediately.
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