Wednesday, 15 February 2017

PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA: (NYC) fatal, living in rat-infested buildings

Leptospirosis -- United States
2017 alert #3: Leptospirosis Cluster in the Concourse area of the Bronx
- A total of 3 cases of human leptospirosis have been identified over the past 2 months in a one block section of the Concourse area of the Bronx.
- Human leptospirosis cases are very rare in New York City and are associated with exposure to rats. Person-to-person transmission is rare.
- Report all suspected cases of human leptospirosis to the Health Department
A total of 3 cases of human leptospirosis have been

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