Health dept. urges public to avoid self-medication
The Hindu
It could lead to spike in mortality rate among leptospirosis cases
The Health Department has advised the public against self-medication as it would increase mortality rate among persons affected by leptospirosis.
The warning assumes significance amidst reports of a spike in cases of leptospirosis in the district. Ernakulam has reported around 256 suspected cases of leptospirosis while 109 cases have been confirmed. Four deaths have been confirmed over the past one year while the number of deaths suspected to be due to the disease is 17, according to official estimates.
“People should refrain from self-medication, if they have any symptom associated with leptospirosis. There have been instances when persons affected by the disease had resorted to self-medication. They need to immediately consult a doctor,” said Dr. Vinod Paulose, District Surveillance Officer for non-COVID diseases.
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