Leptospirosis cases in Iloilo up by 296 percent

“Contact commonly occurs when the skin or the linings of the eyes, nose, sinuses, and mouth, come in contact with infected material,” said Labis.

“Farmers are also at great risk because their work requires them to sink their feet into water in the fields, which may also be contaminated by the disease,” said Labis. Cabatuan recorded the highest jump, at 1,300% from only one case recorded around the same time last year.No cases had been recorded so far in the towns of Ajuy, Passi, Guimbal, Igbaras, Lambunao, Leganes, San Dionisio, San Joaquin, San Rafael, Sara, and the component city of Passi.Leptospirosis’ initial symptoms include fever, muscle pain, especially in the calves, headache, chills, and redness of the eyes.

If it could not be avoided, he said personal protective equipment, including gloves and boots, must be used.

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