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Health officials in Dominica have reported a new outbreak of leptospirosis on the island. They have confirmed 5 new cases of the disease to date. The last outbreak of leptospirosis in Dominca was declared over around one year ago and 50 cases were recorded at that time.
Health officials have blamed the high incidence of rodents all over the island as the most likely reason for the spread.
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.
