Leptospirosis -- Israel
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority has banned bathing in 2 rivers in the north of the country [Hazafon/Northern district] after over a dozen swimmers fell ill with symptoms feared to be leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal.
The Zavitan and Zaki streams have both been placed off limits by the authority until further notice.
Some 25 people, including 12 Israeli soldiers, have been hospitalized after displaying symptoms of the disease, according to Army
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5966453&promed&0
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