Leptospirosis cases dip by two-thirds in first two months of 2014: Philippines DOH
The number of cases of the bacterial infection, leptospirosis, has shown a significant drop during the beginning of 2014 as compared to the same time in 2013. Image-CDC/Janice Haney Carr According to the Philippines More...
Philippines: Health officials verifying deaths due to tetanus and leptospirosis
Reports of deaths due to infectious diseases are now being confirmed as Assistant Health Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag tweeted that fatalities due to tetanus and leptospirosis is confirmed on Thursday. Computer Screen More...
Manila reports spike in leptospirosis in the aftermath of August floods
The massive flooding spawned by Tropical Storm Trami (locally known as Maring) in late August left health officials going into high gear in leptospirosis prevention. Leptospira bacteria in liver impression smear. More...
Philippines starts leptospirosis prevention in the wake of massive flooding from Typhoon Maring
Tropical Storm Trami (locally known as Maring) left the Philippines, Manila in particular, in havoc with incessant rains that resulted in days of flooding and at least 17 deaths. Image/Anne Curtis Facebook Fan More...
Davao sees a surge in leptospirosis post-floods
The massive flooding that struck the Davao region a few weeks ago due to heavy rains, is now showing it’s effect in the area of infectious diseases. Image-CDC/Janice Haney Carr According to a SunStar More...
DOH issues leptospirosis alert in wake of Manila floods
According to a report in the news source, Rappler, Tuesday, the DOH issued a “lepto” alert following the massive flood that hit Metro Manila and at least 7 other regions across the country. People in More...
