Philippines Leptospirosis 2013/14

[Ronan Kelly]

Link to 2012 thread: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179107

DOH: Fewer leptospirosis, dengue cases this year

Published : Sunday, June 30, 2013 00:00 Article Views : 84

THE Department of Health has reported fewer dengue and leptospirosis cases from January to June this year, compared to the same period last year.

Based on the report from the DoH-National Epidemiology Center, dengue cases from January 1 to June 15 numbered 45,037, 2.8 percent lower than last year’s 46,336 cases, while a total of 498 leptospirosis cases were reported, 75.61 percent lower compared to the number of cases from the same period last year.

The DoH said there were 204 deaths due to dengue and 40 people died from leptospirosis.
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http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php...oh-fewer-leptospirosis-dengue-cases-this-year

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/stor...leptospirosis-cases-recorded-so-far-this-year

DOH: 117.6k dengue cases, 1.5k leptospirosis cases recorded so far this year
September 24, 2013 4:08pm

...Meanwhile, the DOH said leptospirosis cases this year dropped by 72.13 percent compared to 2012, with 1,577 cases this year from 5,658 last year.

Affected regions included Metro Manila (27.65 percent), Central Luzon (14.39 percent), Western Visayas (13.82 percent), Calabarzon (9.07 percent) and Region 11 (8.56 percent)...

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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DOH: Leptospirosis, dengue claim 775 lives in first 9 months of 2013
October 3, 2013 11:38pm

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On his Twitter account, [National Epidemiology Center head Dr. Enrique] Tayag said that as of Sept. 28, they recorded 1,964 leptospirosis cases with 305 deaths.

But he noted the number of cases was 68 percent lower compared to the same period in 2012. Metro Manila had the most number of cases among regions, he added.

As for dengue, Tayag said that as of Sept. 21, there were 131,808 dengue cases recorded, with 470 deaths nationwide.
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http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/stor...gue-claim-775-lives-in-first-9-months-of-2013

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/10/10/six-dead-in-olongapo-leptospirosis-outbreak-declared/

Six dead in Olongapo
Leptospirosis outbreak declared
By Cecille Garcia | Posted 7 hours ago | 68 views

OLONGAPO CITY?The Department of Health on Wednesday declared an outbreak of the leptospirosis virus with six deaths and sickening 210 other people in 48 hours.

Dr. Leonita Gorgolon, DoH regional director for Central Luzon, made the pronouncement following findings of epidemiologists who inspected flooded communities.

City Health Officer Dr. Rodrick Bustamante said cases swelled from 103 on Tuesday to 210 in six hospitals including the government-owned James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital which admitted 182 patients as of 6 a.m. Wednesday...

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/stor...d-in-possible-leptospirosis-outbreak-in-leyte

2 dead in possible leptospirosis outbreak in Leyte
November 26, 2013 11:40am

(Updated 4:36 p.m.) At least two have died due to leptospirosis in Tacloban City, Leyte 18 days after super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) ravaged the central Philippines and left many areas ruined in its wake...

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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Leptospirosis cases drops 57 percent in first half -- DOH

MANILA, July 24(PNA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 316 leptospirosis cases nationwide from January 1 to July 5, which is 56.71 percent lower compared to the 730 recorded in the same period last year.

In the DOH latest surveillance on leptospirosis, it reported that most of the cases came from Region VI with 78 cases (24.68 percent), followed by Region II with 49 cases or (15.51 percent), Region X with 28 cases (8.86 percent); Region III, 26 (8.23 percent); and CARAGA, 25 (7.91 percent). There were 19 deaths reported.

Also leptospirosis cases has shown a reduction at the National Capital Region with 22 reported in the first half of the year compared to the 90 cases in the same period last year. This is 75.56 lower compared to the same period last year.

The DOH has constantly reminded the public to take precautions against leptospirosis especially wading in flood.

Another way to avoid contracting the disease is by using boots, rubber gloves when going to a flooded area, the DOH said.

Those who manifested signs and symptoms of leptospirosis are advised to immediately seek medical help.

Early recognition and treatment within two days of illness prevents complications. Taking of antibiotics is prescribed by doctors.

Signs and symptoms of leptospirosis include fever, non-specific symptoms of muscle pain, headache, and calf-muscle pain and reddish eyes in some cases and severe cases resulting in liver involvement, kidney failure , or brain involvement (thus some cases may have yellowish body discoloration, dark-colored urine and light stools, low urine output, severe headache).

Leptospirosis stems from exposure to water contaminated by the waste of rodents. People in depressed areas are most prone to the disease. (PNA)
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=7&sid=&nid=7&rid=665708