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Health officials of Surin province in the north east of the country are raising awareness of an outbreak of leptospirosis during this rainy season. In the first half of 2012, 722 cases of leptospirosis and 17 related deaths were recorded nationwide; 59% of cases were from the north-eastern region of Thailand.
(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 21/06/12)
Advice for Travellers
Leptospirosis is caused by contact with fresh water, wet soil, or vegetation that has been contaminated by urine of animals that are chronically infected. The infection is transmitted through unhealed breaks in the skin, the eyes, or the mucous membranes. Rats, dogs, cattle, and pigs are the usual reservoirs for this organism. Leptospirosis occurs worldwide and frequently follows flooding after heavy rains. Travellers should avoid contact with flood water where possible.
