After having the worst floods in centuries Kerala, is now battling the new problem creeping up which is leptospirosis disease. Until now 12 deaths have been reported by this outbreak and almost 372 infected cases have been reported in this flood hit state. Kozhikode district has reported the maximum number of cases of leptospirosis. After having a review meeting the health minister has declared a 3 weeks high alert and said, "Kerala would be on high alert for next three weeks but there is nothing to panic.
All hospitals are equipped with enough stocks of medicine. Even though there were wide advisories after the flood, people were reluctant to consume precautionary tablets. As more cases have been reported from Kozhikode district, an isolated war-room will be set up in Kozhikode medical college." More about Leptospirosis Leptospirosis, also known as rat infection is a bacterial disorder…
