District sees five more deaths due to leptospirosis

Kozhikode | Saturday | 1st September, 2018

Summary:

| Photo Credit: S_RAMESHKURUPmore-inTwo more persons died of confirmed leptospirosis in Kozhikode district, while three died of suspected leptospirosis as well. Five suspected cases of dengue and four suspected cases of Hepatitis-A were also reported in the district. With this, the death toll due to confirmed leptospirosis in the district has become five. While 12 cases were confirmed, 31 suspected cases were reported on Friday alone. Where danger lurks: The Health authorities have advised those working in waterlogged areas to take preventive measures against leptospirosis..