Alert on leptospirosis outbreak
The Hindu
Preventive medicines to be distributed and all wells in Kollam district to be chlorinated from October 21
As the district expects another spell of rainfall from Wednesday, the Health Department has issued an alert urging the public to take precautions against possible outbreaks of leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases.
Preventive medicines will be distributed through Primary Health Centres and all wells in the district will be chlorinated from October 21. Leptospirosis is caused by Leptospira, a bacteria transmitted by rodents, cattle, dogs, cats and other animals. If not detected and treated on time, it could lead to complications and death.
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