Leptospirosis -- United States
After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on 20 Sep [2017], the island lost power and experienced extensive flooding, leaving thousands homeless and without access to routine medical care. Now, as the waters recede, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA) is warning that the US territory faces public health threats that need to be countered by immediate funding and aid from the US government.
Underscoring worries about disease threats, local officials are reporting leptospirosis
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2yIIf2d
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