Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/han/advisory/2024/han-advisory-10.pdf
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
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2024 Health Advisory #10:
Continued Increase in Leptospirosis Cases in New York City
• The number of human leptospirosis cases continues to trend upwards; twenty-four cases were reported in New York City (NYC) in 2023—the highest number in a single year.
• In 2024, 6 cases have been reported to date.
• Human leptospirosis infections in NYC are largely associated with exposure to environments and materials contaminated with rat urine.
• Consider leptospirosis in any patient presenting with compatible illness, especially when there is evidence of acute renal and hepatic failure, and possibly pulmonary hemorrhage.
• Diagnostic testing is available through most commercial laboratories and includes PCR testing on blood, urine, and CSF as well as serologic testing
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
XXXXXX
2024 Health Advisory #10:
Continued Increase in Leptospirosis Cases in New York City
• The number of human leptospirosis cases continues to trend upwards; twenty-four cases were reported in New York City (NYC) in 2023—the highest number in a single year.
• In 2024, 6 cases have been reported to date.
• Human leptospirosis infections in NYC are largely associated with exposure to environments and materials contaminated with rat urine.
• Consider leptospirosis in any patient presenting with compatible illness, especially when there is evidence of acute renal and hepatic failure, and possibly pulmonary hemorrhage.
• Diagnostic testing is available through most commercial laboratories and includes PCR testing on blood, urine, and CSF as well as serologic testing