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UH Clinic— Usapang leptospirosis | Unang Hirit
GMA Public Affairs
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7/30/2024
Nalubog sa baha ang ilang parte ng Metro Manila matapos hagupitin ng bagyong Carina at habagat. Kaya ang DOH nagbabala laban sa sakit na LEPTOSPIROSIS! Alamin ang mga sintomas na dapat bantayan sa video na ito.
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00:00
This past week, there has been heavy flooding in Baguio, Carina, and Habagat.
00:06
Until now, the flood still continues in some places.
00:10
Most of us have not been able to avoid flooding.
00:15
So the next thing we should be aware of is the risk of leptospirosis.
00:20
We always hear that there is flood, but what is that?
00:24
This morning, the doctor is in here at UH Clinic to talk about that.
00:28
We have here with us Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo of the Department of Health.
00:34
Good morning!
00:35
Good morning!
00:36
Those of you who like to swim in the flood, Doc is mad at you.
00:40
Doc is mad at those who chose to swim, but there is no choice.
00:46
Did Doc understand you?
00:47
Yes.
00:48
We understand you.
00:49
Yes, but don't swim.
00:51
Doc, when there is flood, we often hear about leptospirosis.
00:56
Can you explain what this disease is and how dangerous it is?
01:00
Yes, Ivan and Ate Susan.
01:02
Leptospirosis comes from microbes, leptospira, that are in the intestines of fish and other animals.
01:08
But most of the time, the fish is in the trash.
01:12
When there is flood, it's like, sorry to those who eat, it's like you mashed the surroundings.
01:17
Yes, that's true.
01:18
So when there is flood, all the intestines are collected there.
01:21
When you are there, whether it's intentional or not, and you still have a wound,
01:26
the microbes will enter your body.
01:30
Doc, aside from the wounds, there are other entry points for microbes.
01:34
Yes, it can be in the eyes, nose, or mouth.
01:38
That's why those who swim, even if they don't have a wound,
01:41
as you can see, it's like, as soon as I get wet, the leptospirosis enters.
01:44
Yes, it's like, eh, eh, eh, eh.
01:47
See?
01:49
What are the symptoms of leptospirosis, Doc?
01:51
By this time, can people feel it?
01:54
Yes, the incubation period of leptospirosis is about 1 to 2 weeks.
01:58
Sometimes, it can last up to a month.
02:00
Usually, there are headaches, headaches, and itchiness.
02:04
There is pain in the back of the shins, here in the back of the eye, in that part.
02:10
Then, we also have redness in the eyes.
02:13
Our skin changes color.
02:15
It becomes chalky, it becomes white.
02:17
Itchiness can turn into itchiness, but those are the advanced stages.
02:21
Here, Doc, we experienced flooding Wednesday last week.
02:24
That's what happened.
02:25
Yes.
02:26
So, if you were hit by a flood today or tomorrow, don't let it go.
02:30
Don't say, maybe it's just a flood, maybe it's just a scratch.
02:33
Don't do that.
02:34
That's true.
02:35
If we were hit by a flood one week ago and then it rained,
02:39
we call it a high index of suspicion.
02:41
It's like you're a suspect that you might have leptospirosis.
02:44
So, please consult us so that we can be sure.
02:46
If it's not leptospirosis, then it's good.
02:48
It's good.
02:49
It's different.
02:50
It can also be treated.
02:51
But it's better to be sure.
02:53
What they said, Doc, is that you shouldn't get hit by a flood if you have an open wound.
02:57
But they also said that even if you don't have a wound, it can get into your eyes, nose, and mouth.
03:03
Isn't it in our pores?
03:05
Well, it's not in our pores.
03:07
But sometimes, there are so-called microabrasions.
03:10
So, it means that you can't see the wound, but there's a small scratch.
03:14
It can still get in there because it's a microbe.
03:16
Oh, no.
03:18
How do you treat leptospirosis, Doc?
03:20
They said that you can buy it, but you need to have a prescription, right?
03:24
Yes, you need a prescription.
03:26
You can't just get it from the pharmacy.
03:29
You need a prescription.
03:31
If you have a prescription, there are different risks.
03:34
The high risk…
03:35
So, the dosage is different?
03:36
It's different.
03:37
If you're at high risk, it means that you get hit often.
03:40
Maybe your area isn't dry yet.
03:42
There are places like that right now.
03:44
Or if you're covered by the media, there's a protocol for that.
03:48
It's different from the medium risk where you only get hit once and you have a wound.
03:52
It's also different from the low risk where you don't have a wound and you only get hit once.
03:56
Doc, they also talked about preventives.
03:59
For example, if you want to be extra careful, can you drink before you get hit?
04:05
I know that I have no choice, so I'll drink first.
04:07
Yes.
04:08
That's where our doctor is important.
04:10
Based on the evaluation, the doctor saw that field reporters really get hit.
04:16
So, if the doctor saw that, and how is your body,
04:19
you're not pregnant.
04:20
By the way, doxycycline is prohibited for pregnant women.
04:23
That's why it's really important to consult because there are things like that.
04:26
You can give it, but it will depend on the evaluation of the doctor.
04:30
The doctor will determine if you're going to give it or not.
04:32
Let's clarify this.
04:33
So, for those of us who will get hit, it's okay, but ask the doctor first.
04:39
Yes.
04:40
But after you get hit, can you drink right away?
04:43
After, you still need to be evaluated because there are three risk levels.
04:48
The dosing is also different.
04:50
For example, we know that it's high risk.
04:52
Someone else will give you a prescription.
04:54
Because you might overdose, right?
04:57
Correct.
04:58
Actually, Ate Susan, it's not the overdose that's more scary here.
05:01
What we're more afraid of is antimicrobial resistance.
05:04
What do you mean?
05:05
Just like what's happening in the Olympics right now.
05:07
The microbial…
05:08
They're fighting.
05:09
Yes, they're fighting.
05:10
They're training.
05:11
Because if you give them an antibiotic with the wrong dose…
05:14
They're resisting.
05:15
They're resisting.
05:16
They're getting stronger.
05:17
So, there's nothing they can't swallow.
05:19
Exactly.
05:20
So, don't self-medicate.
05:22
Doc, we have questions for our online listeners.
05:26
This is a question from F.J. Lavena, Dacoron Valdez, Moralia.
05:33
If there's leftover food that was eaten by a lizard,
05:36
can it also cause leptospirosis because of this?
05:39
Can it, Doc?
05:40
Yes, it can.
05:41
Because lizards don't wash their feet, right?
05:44
If you see a lizard, they wash their feet before they step on it.
05:48
They wash their feet?
05:49
Did you wash your feet?
05:51
Did you wash your paws?
05:52
Lizards are kind.
05:53
They also sing happy birthday.
05:55
Who's the kind lizard?
05:57
Is it Ratatouille?
05:58
Ratatouille.
05:59
Lizards are not like that.
06:01
So, if that happens,
06:02
their teeth, because they stick to their teeth,
06:05
when they eat, they get leptospirosis.
06:07
I have a question, Doc.
06:09
For example,
06:10
in the next question,
06:11
for example,
06:13
drinks that are in a can,
06:15
sometimes, you drink it straight, right?
06:17
Yes.
06:18
Do you have to wash it first?
06:20
Yes.
06:21
It's a good practice.
06:22
If we're in a can,
06:25
everything that goes into our mouth,
06:27
we have to wash and wipe it first
06:28
because you don't know if it was stepped on by a lizard.
06:31
Lizards don't wash their feet, right?
06:33
Ratatouille.
06:34
Wow, Ratatouille.
06:35
I have a question for Elvis John Valderrama.
06:37
Is it okay to use soap to clean your feet against leptospirosis?
06:43
For example, after exposure,
06:44
you use soap.
06:45
That's right.
06:46
Actually, it's a first aid, right?
06:47
Because when we wash our feet,
06:49
the amount of leptospirin that's in our feet is reduced.
06:52
But the consultation is still important
06:54
because even if you reduce it,
06:56
there might still be some that got left behind.
06:58
What's that?
06:59
This is protection, Doc.
07:00
Is it okay?
07:01
Yes.
07:02
If it can't be avoided,
07:03
if you get into a flood,
07:04
protect yourself.
07:05
You have this.
07:06
This is called waders.
07:08
Waders, yes.
07:09
And the boots,
07:10
the important thing is that it's high.
07:11
That's right.
07:12
Because your boots,
07:13
if it's here,
07:14
they put water inside.
07:15
Maybe you're fashionable,
07:16
but they put water inside.
07:17
It's not like that.
07:18
I can see that.
07:19
You're wearing boots.
07:20
It's fashion.
07:21
In the news,
07:22
before we go,
07:23
we really wear this.
07:24
Yes.
07:25
When I wear that,
07:26
it's up to my head.
07:28
At least,
07:29
even if it's a flood,
07:30
it's protected, right?
07:31
Let's see.
07:32
Look.
07:33
I told you,
07:34
it's up to here.
07:37
At least,
07:38
no matter how deep it is,
07:39
you're okay.
07:40
It's protected.
07:41
Mark safe, Susan.
07:42
Mark safe.
07:43
It's safe.
07:44
Doc Albert,
07:45
thank you very much.
07:46
Thank you.
07:47
Be careful, everyone.
07:48
During a flood,
07:49
you need to be twice as careful
07:51
so that you can take care of yourself.
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