Leptospirosis disease hits Surat

Surat city in Gujarat has been hit by Leptospirosis disease, a bacterial illness passed on through the urine of infected animals in water, soil or vegetation following days of flooding.

Flooding Advice From Northern Ireland DHSSPS

The floodwater affecting your home or other property may have been contaminated with sewage, animal waste and other contaminants and often leaves a muddy deposit.

Vermont Investigates Leptospirosis In Strafford

The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a number of reported cases of illness with symptoms consistent with leptospirosis, a bacterial illness that is rarely seen in the northeastern states.

Dogs at the beach shouldn't be problem

Q: This year, I have found that almost all cottagers at our lake are bringing their dear pet dogs to swim along with them.

Kokua Line: Leptospirosis

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM The Department of Health has posted signs at many popular freshwater swimming sites, trails and state and county parks, including this one near Manoa Stream.

Popular Swimming Spot Closes After Outbreak

Vermont health officials have closed a popular swimming spot after they say at least 10 people may have contracted a dangerous bacteria after swimming there.

Raccoon threat worries woman whose dog died

Pat Skeir says a disease found in raccoon urine put her dog through a slow and painful death.

Health chiefs issue alert over disease threat in flood water

PARENTS and GPs have been put on alert for Weil's disease and other infections following flooding in the Capital.

Health Alert: Meeting Set On Strafford Pond Leptospirosis Scare

The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a number of reported cases of illness with symptoms consistent with leptospirosis, a bacterial illness that is rarely seen in the northeastern states.

Take care of your pets, ward off leptospirosis

CHENNAI: This rainy season, as doctors dole out advice on the precautions to be taken to stay healthy, they also add: Take care of your pets! If not appropriately inoculated, your pet might actually transmit ...