Is this a problem or not?
The group has been conspicuously silent on the issue.
Just a few dead so far.....
The group has been conspicuously silent on the issue.
Just a few dead so far.....
Just a few dead so far.....
Consequence of flooding, leptospirosis on the rise
National Health Service (SNS) director Nelson Rodriguez Monegro says that in 2016 so far 41 people have died and 560 have been infected with leptospirosis, which now requires strong action in response to the threat to the public.
Rodriguez Monergo attributed the increase in the incidence of the disease to people wading in flooded waters and drinking polluted water following the heavy rains in the north of the country. A total of 27 people have been hospitalized with the disease and four deaths have been reported in the Cibao region. In Santiago, 14 people are reported to have contracted the disease, mainly children who are receiving treatment at the Arturo Grullon Children?s Hospital, the Cabral y Baez Hospital and private clinics.
Rodriguez Monegro, Deputy Minister Mercedes Rodriguez and Regional Director Austria de la Rosa have met with the provincial hospital directors to discuss the situation and define strategies.
http://www.listindiario.com/la-repub...irosis-en-2016
CAASD: City water can be used for brushing teeth
The Santo Domingo Water Corporation (CAASD) says that an item doing the rounds on social media warning residents against using tap water to brush their teeth is unfounded. The CAASD assured that potable water levels of Santo Domingo city water are at 98%. The CAASD says they constant monitor the potability levels of the water. The water is treated with chlorine and aluminum sulfate and CAASD says it is working to reach 100% potability.
Interviewed on the El Mismo Golpe talk show with Jochi Santos, Dr. Alberto Santana said that there is no way that leptospirosis could be caught by brushing teeth using tap water. He said the disease was caused by urine in water. He did recommend washing cans and containers before opening because they could be contaminated by the urine of rats entering storage areas.
The Ministry of Public Health has reported 41 cases of leptospirosis in the aftermath of flooding, especially in the north of the country.
Leptospirosis is spread mainly through contact with water or soil contaminated by the urine of infected animals. People can catch the disease by swimming or wading in fresh unchlorinated water contaminated with animal urine or by coming into contact with wet soil or plants contaminated with animal urine.
In the Dominican Republic, it is customary to either boil the water or use bottled water for drinking. However, tap water is usually used for personal hygiene.
http://www.diariolibre.com/m/noticia...l-98-FN5719135
No effective vaccine for humans. Vaccine for animals is available. Avoid contact with animal excrement. Something I try and do anyway. Just when I was getting comfortable with dengue, chikungunya, and Zika along comes Lepto. Now I gotta wash canned food tops for rat urine? Lots of rats in the DR. The stuff we see is bad enough now this? Press release said especially the North Coast!!.
Just when I was getting comfortable with dengue, chikungunya, and Zika along comes Lepto. Now I gotta wash canned food tops for rat urine? Lots of rats in the DR. The stuff we see is bad enough now this? Press release said especially the North Coast!!.
No effective vaccine for humans. Vaccine for animals is available.