Leptospirosis -- Région d'outre-mer de Réunion, France
Since the beginning of the year, 89 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in Reunion (against 50 in 2017). This disease can be contracted through contact with contaminated wetland (stagnant water, mud, etc). The West and South are the most affected regions with 21 confirmed cases in Saint-Paul.
Once again, the cleaning of courtyards and gardens or bathing in fresh water [flood water that is contaminated with urine from infected animals, e.g., rats, dogs?] after heavy rains is
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5821275&promed&0
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