Bruce551 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Provinces ordered to be on alert for leptospirosis BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry has order all provinces to be on alert for the emergence of leptospirosis after it found 587 people were infected and 15 died from the disease. Dr Prat Boonyawongvirot, the ministry's permanent secretary, said Tuesday most infectious cases were found during the rainy season. People with cuts or rashes on their legs who wade through floodwater are 15 times more at risk of contracting the disease. -- The Nation 2008-07-01 For more info see: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thailand-Alert-Leptospirosis-t197681.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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