Santo Domingo– Cases of leptospirosis, a disease caused by rats, may increase in the country due to possible rain and flooding after Storm Franklin.
In addition, dengue and malaria cases are also on the rise, according to health authorities.
Leptospirosis is a bacterium that is often found in water contaminated with the urine of animals, especially rats.
Its infection is spread by walking through mud or standing water on rainy days.
Your symptoms usually take about 10 days to appear and may include
-fever
-Vomit
-cough
– conjunctivitis
– stomach ache
– Respiratory injury
Dengue fever is also a disease transmitted through stagnant water. It is currently on the rise in our country, so it is extremely important to take measures to prevent mosquito bites.
suggestion:
– Put mosquito nets on the doors and windows of the house.
-Avoid accumulation of solid waste and standing water.
– Use insect repellent on exposed skin every three hours.
-Wear light, warm clothing
During the rainy season, acute respiratory diseases such as influenza and common cold also tend to increase.
People with weakened immune systems, such as children and the elderly, should be careful when getting wet in the rain, as doing so may have negative effects on the body.