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Bhagwant Singh Mann diagnosed with leptospirosis | What is this disease?
CM Bhagwant Mann Singh is currently being treated for the bacterial infection at Fortis Hospital, Mohali
Published on Sep 29, 2024 02:27 PM IST
What is leptospirosis that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with leptospirosis. Here's all you need to know about this bacterial infection.
Published on Sep 29, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
CM diagnosed with bacterial infection
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who was admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali on Thursday, was on Saturday diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 10:58 PM IST
Mumbai sees spike in dengue chikungunya, leptospirosis cases in August
BMC reports a spike in dengue, chikungunya, and leptospirosis cases in Mumbai in August. Doctors urge preventive measures and caution as cases may rise further
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Mumbai sees uptick in malaria, H1N1 cases in July; drop in dengue infections
Mumbai sees uptick in malaria, H1N1 cases in July; drop in dengue, leptospirosis infections
Published on Aug 01, 2024 12:42 AM IST
PTI |
Over 92,000 rats killed this year in Navi Mumbai, drive picks up in monsoon
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is going all out to ensure there are no cases of plague, leptospirosis, and other such diseases caused by rats and mice, especially during monsoon season
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:14 AM IST
BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue
BMC launches 'Bhag Machchar Bhag' campaign to combat rise in dengue, leptospirosis, and H1N1 cases in Mumbai. Citizens urged to take preventive measures.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:50 AM IST
‘Need urgent collaborative efforts to fight leptospirosis fatalities’
Mumbai symposium highlights urgent need for collaboration between animal husbandry and public health to address high fatality rate in leptospirosis cases compared to malaria and dengue.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Leptospirosis – A disease that peaks during the monsoon season
This article is authored by Vikram Vora, medical director, Indian sub-continent, International SOS.
Published on Aug 22, 2023 04:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times
NMMC kills over 27,500 rats in 4 months
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has killed over 27,521 rats in the last four months to prevent the spread of diseases caused by rats.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:06 AM IST
104 new leptospirosis cases in one week
Mumbai has reported 104 new cases of leptospirosis in the last week, bringing the total number of cases in July to 249, a significant increase compared to 2021 and 2022. The city has been experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to an advisory on the disease. The BMC has urged citizens to take precautionary measures and seek medical help if they develop symptoms. Other monsoon illnesses such as gastroenteritis, malaria, and dengue have not seen a significant increase in cases. BMC has conducted house-to-house surveys and tests to detect and treat illnesses.
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:32 AM IST
World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite
World Mosquito Day 2022: Check inside for the list of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite and the type of pathogen that causes the disease in humans.
Updated on Aug 20, 2022 01:38 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Weil’s Disease: Causes, symptoms, tips to prevent severe form of Leptospirosis
Weil’s disease is a severe form of Leptospirosis which is a monsoon disease or bacterial infection that causes the infected person to become jaundiced. Here's all you need to know about its causes, symptoms and some safety measures to keep it at bay
Updated on Aug 04, 2022 08:39 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi'
Should pet parents beware of being infected with leptospirosis? Doctors answer
There has been a rise in the cases of Leptospirosis in Mumbai. Doctors reveal how to differentiate between the symptoms of Leptospirosis, Dengue and Covid-19? Should people with pets beware of being infected with leptospirosis? What are the various precautions to ensure safety from leptospirosis?
Updated on Jul 24, 2022 06:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz
Tips to prevent viral infections that may cause serious kidney diseases
Infections that occur in India commonly are due to contamination of food and water like typhoid, acute gastroenteritis, hepatitis A, E and those transmitted by vectors including malaria, leptospirosis, dengue - all more prone to happen during monsoons. Here are tips to prevent it
Updated on Jul 21, 2022 08:59 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Leptospirosis in dogs: Symptoms, treatment and all you want to know
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease and can be transmitted to humans as well as animals. All you want to know about leptospirosis symptoms in dogs.
Published on Jul 16, 2022 08:02 PM IST
9 deaths confirmed due to ‘rat fever’ in Kerala floods, 37 more suspected
Kerala health minister said that 523 people had sought treatment for symptoms, which include high fever, chills, headache, bleeding, muscle pain and vomiting.
Updated on Sep 03, 2018 08:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anonna Dutt and Ramesh Babu
BMC gives anti-leptospirosis medicines to 27,000 Mumbaiites who waded through floods
Bacteria found in urine or excreta of infected animals such as rats, cattle and dogs can cause leptospirosis.
Updated on Jun 18, 2018 11:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aayushi Pratap, Mumbai