Published Date: 2000-09-08 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - Thailand
Archive Number: 20000908.1535
LEPTOSPIROSIS - THAILAND
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Leptospirosis - Thailand 19991024.1918
1998
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Leptospirosis - Thailand (North Central) 19981105.2158
Leptospirosis - Thailand (North Central)(02) 19981110.2179
1997
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Leptospirosis - Thailand 19971120.2337
Leptospirosis - Thailand (02) 19971121.2345
Date: 7 Sep 2000 12:50:23 -0400
From: Marjorie P. Pollack <pollackmp@mindspring.com>
Source: Australian Broadcasting Company, 8 Sep 2000
In Thailand, a disease contracted from rat urine has killed at least 182
people and infected more than 5 000. Thailand's Health Ministry says the
high toll has been caused by heavy flooding, which makes conditions more
hospitable for the bacteria which [cause the disease.
The Ministry says the strain of the disease in Thailand appears to be more
dangerous than that found in other countries. Symptoms include influenza,
fever, aching muscles, chills and often jaundice and nausea. Transmission
is through the skin or by ingesting food or water contaminated with
infected urine.
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[GIDEON data previously posted on ProMED-mail indicate that _Leptospira
interrogans_ serovar. bataviae predominates in Bangkok, and serovar.
autumnalis in rural areas. These outbreaks occur with some regularity
during periods of flooding in Thailand, but this year's caseload appears to
be higher than usual. - Mod.ES
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