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The Department of Health-National Capital Region (DOH-NCR) Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) reported a total of 145 leptospirosis cases from 1 Jan to 17 Aug 2013. The figure is 78 percent lower compared to the same period last year (2012), with 655 cases. Most of the cases were from the City of Manila.
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.
