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DOH records spike in leptospirosis cases in PH
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9/18/2023
DOH records spike in leptospirosis cases in PH
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The Department of Health or DOH has seen an increase in leptospirosis cases due to recent
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typhoons and heavy rain.
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An approximately 3,700 cases were reported from January to September 2nd, a 70 percent
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rise from 2022.
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In the previous three to four weeks, 733 incidents were recorded.
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However, it rose to 32 percent from the previous two weeks.
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Leptospirosis cases have increased in six regions, including NCR, Regions 1, 3, and
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4A.
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Of the overall leptospirosis cases, 410 have been fatal.
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The DOH advises keeping a clean environment, wearing protective footwear in flooded regions,
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and drinking clean water to prevent leptospirosis.
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"The reported cases are not only due to the rain, but also because we are seeing a
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return, our surveillance is getting stronger, not just due to COVID, but for all diseases.
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14 percent is actually related to farming.
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And the occupation that is most affected are the laborers, fishers, drivers, and even those
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in fishing related industry.
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