5th human case of flea-borne typhus reported in Orange County ABC 7 August 15, 2024 Public health advisories have been posted near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley after a case of flea-borne typhus was detected in the area. “Most of the animals that spread the disease are cold-blooded, so when it’s warmer, they’re more active,” explained Brian Brannon with Orange County Mosquito and Vector … Read More from 5th human case of flea-borne typhus reported in Orange County Read Article
DOH sees need to control rodent population to address leptospirosis ABS CBN News August 16, 2024 Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Friday emphasized the need for Metro Manila to control the rodent population as part of efforts to address leptospirosis. This, as the national capital region’s hospitals become overwhelmed with severe leptospirosis cases a few weeks after Metro Manila was hit by massive floods due to the enhanced monsoon and typhoon … Read More from DOH sees need to control rodent population to address leptospirosis Read Article
DOH: Garbage issues worsen leptospirosis Inquirer August 17, 2024 Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa urged Metro Manila local governments to help address leptospirosis cases by attending to poor waste management, which increases the population of rats—the vector of the disease. “[W]hen solid waste management is poor, the rodent population numbers increase. When the rodent population numbers increase, leptospirosis cases will increase,” the … Read More from DOH: Garbage issues worsen leptospirosis Read Article
