The Public Health Service recently announced that Two people from the same family died on Wednesday in UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, UCH-IBADAN NIGERIA. Twelve people have also died of Leptospirosis infection in the city of mumbai. Out of a total of 21 cases reported
in civic-run hospitals. The test results showed that they died due to Leptospirosis. Infective Organism was on the can-drink they drunk without use of glasses-cups. The Cans were infected with dried urine of Mice containing Leptospirai.
Do you know that Can-drinks are stored in warehouse & delivered to retail stores without cleaning. Study also shows that the top of all beverage cans are more contaminated than public toilets, so please endeavor to clean Top end of Cans with water before opening to consume AND DO NOT put your mouth to it..
Leptospirosis occurs worldwide, but is most common in temperate or tropical climates. It is an occupational hazard for many people who work outdoors or with animals, such as:
Farmers
Mine workers
Sewer workers
Slaughterhouse workers
Veterinarians and animal caretakers
Fish workers
Dairy farmers
Military personnel
The disease has also been associated with swimming, wading, kayaking, and rafting in contaminated lakes and rivers. As such, it is a recreational hazard for campers or those who participate in outdoor sports. The risk is likely greater for those who participate in these activities in tropical or temperate climates.
In addition, incidence of Leptospirosis infection among urban children appears to be increasing.
