Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods
Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods
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Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods
Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods
by egusa
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Four people have died from leptospirosis in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, which has been hit with heavy rains and flooding since the beginning of May. The victims were all men, aged between 33 and 67, who lived in four different cities and had contact with contaminated rainwater.
Leptospirosis is one of the most worrisome diseases for state authorities, as there’s a large risk of people becoming infected due to contact with flood water. The disease is caused by leptospira bacteria, present in rat urine and commonly acquired through contact with contaminated water or soil.