MANILA: A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year. The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon in July. 'From July 7 to 20, only 251 cases were recorded. This went up almost five times to 1,184 from July 21 to August 3, the height of Typhoon Carina and enhanced monsoon floods,' the Department of Health (DOH) said in a statement Monday. The cases have gone down to 699 cases on Aug. 4 to 17. 'DOH epidemiologists anticipate that, without proper precautions like prophylaxis, the number of cases will most likely go up again due to floods brought about by Tropical Storm Enteng,' it said. The public is reminded to avoid wading through floodwaters and to wash with soap and clean water if doing so cannot be avoided. Individuals experiencing symptoms (high temperature, headache, colds, di arrhea, body aches and pains, red eyes, loss of appetite) are advised to consult a doctor immediately. Price freeze for medicines including doxycycline is still implemented in areas hit by Carina until Sept. 23. Source: Philippines News Agency
Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17
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