Leptospirosis: A Silent Threat in Flood-Stricken Areas – Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

2023-10-07 02:28:00

During this time, many people had to return to face heavy rain. And the flood once more In addition, in many ways The area is still experiencing high levels of flooding. until motorists use the road Had to remember to drive my beloved car through the floodwaters. As for many other people Had to remember to walk through floodwaters until suffering one following the other

In this matter Most recently on Oct. 7, the online world shared information from “Panda Lab Doctor” of Dr. Pakpoom Dethasdin, a famous medical technician who came out and posted a message stating that “Since the beginning of 2023 until September 24, 2023, there have been cases of leptospirosis. or Leptospirosis, there have been more than 2,700 cases and 31 deaths. It’s not a joke. This is it!!”

Leptospirosis or leptospirosis It is a disease transmitted from animals to humans. The infection is a bacterium called Leptospira. Once the animal is infected, it spreads to various organs of the animal and accumulates in the animal’s kidneys. Because it is present in the kidneys When the animal pee comes out and mixes with the flood water. So germs spread in the water.

When we go for a walk, walk in water, enter the water, or dive in the water, the germs can enter our body through the wound. Animals that can become infected include dogs, rats, cows, buffalo, pigs, goats, sheep, etc., but the most common are rats. So it’s called leptospirosis. “Rat piss” Therefore, people who are most likely to get this disease are farmers who often tread water. Or those of us who waded through the floods. After being infected for regarding 10 days and the infection enters the bloodstream, symptoms usually include high fever, chills, headache, red eyes, and severe muscle pain, especially in the calves, legs, and waist. If possible, wear boots or try to avoid walking in waterlogged areas..

Thank you for the pictures and information from @Panda Lab Doctor

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