Honduras reports first death of leptospirosis - 200+ cases

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October 14, 2010

23 cases of leptospirosis recorded in Honduras

Radio America. The authorities of the Ministry of Health recorded at least 23 cases of leptospirosis in Honduras, so in the coming days could start a campaign against the disease.

The Head of Health Surveillance, Thomas Guevara, said Wednesday that it has confirmed 23 cases of leptospirosis by a rapid and definitive results will be available next week.

The first cases of leptospirosis were reported in September in the municipalities of El Triunfo, El Corpus and Yusguare Santa Ana, Choluteca (south).

According to Guevara, the cases of the disease in Choluteca could come from Nicaragua, particularly in border cities such as Leon and Chinandega, where at least 50 recorded cases.

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The official said that it expects to implement preventive measures mainly in the municipalities adjacent to Ulua and Chamelecon rivers due to flooding in communities like Potrerillos and Baracoa, Cortés.

He added that some 30 technical training conducted to sensitize farmers, students and other residents of Valle de Sula to monitor areas prone to infection and stay away from them.

 

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Re: Honduras reports 248 (suspected) cases of leptospirosis

Re: Honduras reports 248 (suspected) cases of leptospirosis

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245 suspected cases of leptospirosis reported in the South

TEGUCIGALPA .- About 245 suspected cases of leptospirosis have been reported in the south of the country, according to reports from the National Zoonosis Program of the Ministry of Health.

The authorities of the Ministry of Health have identified 245 suspected cases of leptospirosis in the South, plus three cases in Central District.

At the same time, it was learned that three cases would be investigated in the Central District in the same number of sites Comayag?ela neighborhood Crucitas, Las Acacias and May 3.

At the same time it was recorded that Yoro, Valle, Francisco Moraz?n and Choluteca is the country's sectors that are being most affected by the disease.
Those affected range in age from 10 to 63 years and reported in 26 sectors of the departments mentioned above. Most patients are male.

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The community of " ?Las Hormigas " in El Triunfo, and recorded the death of a child of 10 years, so that the health authorities decided to carry out epidemiological controls to prevent the spread among the affected family members and neighbors.

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Re: Honduras reports first death of leptospirosis - 200+ cases

First victim of leptospirosis in Honduras

The characteristic symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and pains in various parts of the body

TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS

Honduras health authorities reported yesterday the death of a person because of leptospirosis.

On the deceased was known to be a man of 38 years, farmer and native craft in the south, however, the authorities would not disclose his identity.

The epidemiologist Jorge Sierra said in previous days the patient was referred to hospital for the San Lorenzo School, where he provided treatment possible, but the person could not survive.

"This is a time where animals transmitters of leptospirosis are making the rounds, so people should be aware that this disease may lead them to death if not treated in time," added the doctor.

Also confirmed that investigations are being made in two cases to confirm or exclude that the death has been caused by this disease.

ElHeraldo

 

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Four leptospirosis deaths investigated in Honduras

National October 21, 2010

TEGUCIGALPA .- At least four adults were killed in the capital with all the symptoms of leptospirosis, said on Thursday the authorities of the Hospital School.

This was confirmed in the infectious, Tito Alvarado, who said, "They have performed the autopsy for three of the four victims."

However it will be until next Monday or Tuesday that pathologists confirm whether or not killed by this disease.

Alvarado said that "everything indicates that died from leptospirosis," because the patients came from areas bordering Nicaragua, where an emergency has been declared by the affection, Choluteca and El Para?so.


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