* Filipino typhoon victims under stress, WHO says Nov 15, 2009
Tens of thousands of people are at risk from leptospirosis, a bacterial disease caused by contact with water contaminated with urine from rats and other mammals, a WHO statement said. Other health threats include cholera, dengue fever, malaria, diarrhoea, skin rashes and respiratory illnesses, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Nov 13, 2009
The biggest threat to people, especially when it rains, is leptospirosis a bacteria infection caused by the urine and feces of infected animals which usually dies when exposed to salt water but has the potential to linger, Heacock said. If you have a cut even a hairline scratch try to stay out of the water until the weather clears or at least until the water loses its brown color, he said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Pet Vaccinations and Vaccinosis Nov 10, 2009
The "non-core" vaccines (for bordatella, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and lyme) are given with core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are for less prevalent or situational diseases (boarding a dog requires the bordatella vaccine). (Suite101.com)
Notorious 'Man-eating' Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People -- Not 135, Scientists Say Nov 4, 2009
27, 2008) The Marine Mammal Center has seen an increase in leptospirosis cases in sea lions this year. Researchers there are launching a new study to determine causes of cyclical outbreaks and how the disease. (Science Daily)
Tap wealth of local products emerging to fight 'neglected' diseases of poor: study Nov 3, 2009
FK Biotecnologia (Porto Alegre, Brazil) is developing point of care diagnostic testing platforms for Chagas' disease, dengue fever, leptospirosis, and syphilis, and is developing tests for schistosomiasis and treponematoses. Vision Biotech (Cape Town, South Africa) is developing rapid diagnostic test platforms for African trypanosomiasis, schistosomiasis, and dengue fever. (EurekAlert!)
Mirinae Hits Typhoon-Battered Philippines Nov 1, 2009
Following Tropical Storm Ketsana, Metro Manila and some of the surrounding provinces faced an outbreak of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease caused by exposure to water contaminated by human and animal waste, particularly that of rodents. The latest data from the Philippines' Department of Health shows that there were at least 2,089 cases of the disease, with 162 fatalities, in the weeks following the storm. (AlertNet)
Illness persists in wake of Manila typhoons Oct 26, 2009
Health officials said there was an outbreak of diseases in both evacuation centers and in flooded communities, particularly a bacterial infection called leptospirosis that had afflicted more than 2,000 residents and killed 157 as of Saturday. Apart from leptospirosis - which is caused by urine from rats and other mammals - dengue fever, malaria, diarrhea, skin rashes, and other illnesses are common. (Boston Globe)
A deputys plight Oct 24, 2009
It appeared Brando might be suffering from Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection which causes damage to the kidneys. Initial estimates by the hospital were between $10,000 and $15,000 for two weeks of treatment. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Diseasekills dozensin flooded Philippines Oct 23, 2009
Outbreaks of leptospirosis, spread by water contaminated with the urine of rats, dogs and other animals, have compounded the problems faced by the Philippines after back-to-back storms since late last month killed more than 900 people and devastated northern regions ... Prolonged flooding can cause a "perfect storm of disease," including leptospirosis, dengue fever and cholera, according to Merlin, a medical aid group ... In front of here is medicine used for the treatment of leptospirosis. (MSNBC -- International)
Africa should protect children from AIDS-Machel Oct 23, 2009
Health workers hold a poster as they tell typhoon victims how to prevent leptospirosis inside a evacuation centre in Muntinlupa city, metro Manila October 22, 2009. The Philippines has appealed for. (AlertNet)
Philippines Brace for New Typhoon as Disaster Recovery Continues Oct 23, 2009
The disease, leptospirosis, is caused by exposure to contaminated water and can cause symptoms ranging from fever and chills to liver failure and meningitis. AmeriCares sent several powerful antibiotics and other medicines to help people who have become ill with the dangerous disease. (AlertNet)
Deadly diseases threaten after two typhoons Oct 20, 2009
Prolonged exposure to contaminated water has increased the incidence of diseases, such as leptospirosis, usually caught after direct contact with animal urine. According to the Philippines Department of Health, almost 100 deaths and over 1,300 cases have been reported since Typhoon Ketsana. (AlertNet)
Police urge evacuation as new typhoon looms Oct 19, 2009
7 million people exposed to floodwaters in and around Manila were being threatened by leptospirosis, a disease spread by water contaminated with urine of infected animals. This article appeared on page A - 7 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Evacuations as new storm threatens Philippines Oct 18, 2009
7 million people exposed to floodwaters in and around Manila were being threatened by leptospirosis, a disease spread by water contaminated with urine of infected animals. The disease has killed 96 of 1,336 people who have been brought to hospitals for treatment since Oct. 1, said Dr. Yolanda Reyes, head of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control. (MSNBC -- International)
Flood-borne disease leaves 89 dead in Manila Oct 17, 2009
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Philippines starts evacuation from typhoon's path Oct 17, 2009
7 million people exposed to floodwaters in and around metropolitan Manila were being threatened by leptospirosis, a disease spread by water contaminated with urine of infected animals. The disease has killed 90 of 1,027 reported cases, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
UN Philippines fund 'falls short' Oct 14, 2009
"The longer the water is there and is stagnant, the greater the risk of diseases which come from water - malaria, dengue fever, diarrhoea, skin infections, leptospirosis.". About six million people have been affected by the double natural disasters, the Philippine government has estimated, with hundreds of thousands made homeless. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Kolkata: Rat bites patient in hospital Oct 13, 2009
Rat droppings can carry any number of viral and bacterial infections, including hantavirus, plague, typhus, leptospirosis and meningitis. Topics. (India Times, India)
Diseases Known to Affect Alpacas - ... Oct 11, 2009
Leptospirosis: contagious bacterial (Leptospira) infection. Sporidesmin: facial eczema caused by the toxins from the spores of a fungus. (Suite101.com)
In pictures: Relief effort Oct 7, 2009
They want to prevent the spread of swine flu, diarrhoea and the bacterial disease leptospirosis. Residents are slowly being rescued from their flooded homes, but the authorities say some are still stranded more than 48 hours after the disaster. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Nuuanu Stream still poses leptospirosis risk Sep 3, 2009
Is leptospirosis still present ... Leptospirosis "is not uncommon" at Nuuanu Stream, according to the state Department of Health ... "Any freshwater stream in Hawaii has the potential to be contaminated as leptospirosis is endemic here.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Aug 28, 2009
In Pingtung Countys Wandan Township (U), however, eight of the 83 suspected cases of leptospirosis have been confirmed as positive and four of the eight patients were in intensive care, CDC Director-General Steve Kuo (]) said. There have also been reports of doctors seeing patients complaining of coughs, fevers, deep muscle soreness, liver problems and kidney problems. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Adventurer dies on Kauai Aug 24, 2009
"There's probably a list of 100 things that could have done this," he said, including pneumonia caused by a virus, bacteria or fungus, and leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that people can get from contaminated stream water in Hawai'i. "What's unfortunate about these overwhelming infections, whether from bacteria, virus or whatever, is there is a small window in which you can be treated," Ireland said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hello, possum - but in a hospital unit? Aug 24, 2009
Possums, which have a lifespan of 15 years, can carry deadly diseases easily transmitted to humans, including Lyme disease, leptospirosis, rickettsia and mycobacteriosis, which can cause abscesses, fistulas, headaches, vomiting and renal failure. Their faeces can carry the gut parasite cryptosporidium and their urine can cause breathing problems for asthmatics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
India hotspot for new infectious diseases: Report Aug 21, 2009
Other zooneses in India include incidences of Japanese encephalitis in UP, the Surat plague, leptospirosis and more common infections such as rabies and anthrax. Worldwide, the study found that disease emergences have roughly quadrupled over the past 50 years. (India Times, India)
Uganda: Peackeepers 'Poisoned' in Somalia Jul 31, 2009
He identified the infection as leptospirosis. "It is spread by a rat. A rat could have urinated in the water tank. We need to keep hygiene and keep rats off," he said last week. (allAfrica.com)
Uganda: Peacekeepers in Somalia Hit By Strange Disease Jul 30, 2009
Dr. Col. James Kiyengo, the force medical officer, on Friday said they suspected the disease to be leptospirosis. "Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals," Dr. Kiyengo explained ... According to the US Center for Disease Control, leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. (allAfrica.com)
Leptospirosis in Dogs Jul 9, 2009
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease often passed to dogs through contaminated water or soil. Leptospirosis causes potentially fatal liver and/or kidney disease ... Leptospirosis is an infectious disease which is readily passed to dogs through contact with urine from other animals infected with leptospirosis. (Suite101.com)
Handy tips for healthy moonsoons Jul 6, 2009
- Wading or walking in dirty monsoon water can cause diseases like Leptospirosis. Hence protective footwear like gumboots are advised. (India Times, India)
Two Leptospirosis patients discharged from hospital May 23, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Leptospirosis patients, treated at the isolation ward of Bukit Mertajam Hospital, Penang were discharged Saturday, said Director General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican. He said the remaining seven Leptospirosis patients from the Immigration detention centre at Juru, Bukit Mertajam were in stable condition and that the situation was under control. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Juru illegal immigrants hospitased for food poisoning May 17, 2009
It could well be a leptospirosis outbreak but the authorities havent be able to pinpont the source of the contamination yet, he told a press conference after visting the camp Sunday. Leptospirosis outbreaks are usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals, such as rodents, cattle, pigs, horses, dogs and wild animals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Outbreak of leptospirosis at Juru detention camp May 16, 2009
BUTTERWORTH: Twenty-six detainees from the Juru detention camp for illegal immigrants have been admitted to two hospitals here following an outbreak of leptospirosis at the camp ... What is leptospirosis ... Leptospirosis is caused by the bacteria Leptospira. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Leptosprosis kills Myanmar immigrant; 26 hospitalised May 15, 2009
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 21-year-old Myanmar illegal immigrant from the Juru Detention Camp died of leptospirosis in Bukit Mertajam Hospital on Tuesday ... Leptospirosis is a rare, severe, and contagious bacterial infection caused by exposure to the bacteria which can be found in fresh water contaminated by animal urine ... The statement said that the Myanmar immigrant was hospitalised on May 7 suffering from fever, lethargy and other symptoms consistent with Leptospirosis. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Leptospirosis - A Danger to Dogs a... Apr 16, 2009
Leptospirosis - A Danger to Dogs and Dog Owners: Canine Leptospirosis: This Severe Dog Disease can Also Infect People ... Leptospirosis - A Danger to Dogs and Dog Owners ... Leptospirosis - A Danger to Dogs and Dog Owners. (Suite101.com)
Zoonotic Diseases: Getting Sick Fro... Apr 9, 2009
Zoonotic Diseases: Getting Sick From Your Pet: How to Protect Against Diseases Which Can Pass from Pets to People. Zoonotic Diseases: Getting Sick From Your Pet. (Suite101.com)
Canine Vaccinations Apr 5, 2009
Sometimes these viruses are combined in the same vaccine with other viruses as well, usually leptospirosis and parainfluenza ... Leptospirosis vaccine ... Leptospirosis is more common in some areas than in others. (Suite101.com)
Pet Shop Puppies Cost More Than You... Mar 17, 2009
He could be infected with leptospirosis, parvo or some other potentially fatal illness, or go blind at a young age. Oh, and that pedigree you got with your pup. (Suite101.com)
Rat threat looms as flooding recedes Feb 14, 2009
Already, two Jakartans have contracted Leptospirosis ... Tini said that in 2002, the city experienced a big break out of Leptospirosis due to the flooding, while this year the threat was not as big ... Both probably carry leptospirosis, but we do not know which carry particular types of leptospire. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Residents told to brace for leptospirosis in rainy season Feb 10, 2009
Leptospirosis is one of them. Jakarta has seen two cases of leptospirosis this year, said Tini Suryanti, the head of the city health agency. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Rat complaints multiply; extent of problem unclear Feb 8, 2009
The bacteria cause leptospirosis, which can cause severe headache, fever of 102 or higher, nausea, muscle pain and fatigue ... Leptospirosis is a prime example, Glass said ... While leptospirosis is thought to be most commonly found in tropical climates, tests on 1,150 patients who went to a Baltimore clinic for other reasons found 16 percent had been exposed to the bacteria. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
