Philippines: 10 Dead from Leptospirosis in Iloilo Province
Summary
At least 10 people have died from leptospirosis in Iloilo province in central Philippines over the past eight months, with 84 infections reported since early January. Health officials are urging residents in flood-affected areas to take preventive antibiotics when at risk.
Key Points
- At least 10 people have died from leptospirosis in Iloilo province in the last eight months.
- The province has recorded 84 infected cases from January 4 to August 8 this year.
- Health officials are urging residents at risk to take prophylaxis or preventive antibiotics.
- Most infections have been reported in flood-affected areas, and 32 cases are linked to agriculture.
