How to prevent Leptospirosis:
✔ Avoid wading or swimming in floodwaters or dirty water
✔ Wear boots and gloves if exposure to contaminated water is unavoidable
✔ Wash with clean water and soap after contact with dirty or flood water
✔ Dispose of garbage properly
✔ Keep your home and surroundings clean
✔ Ensure drinking water is safe and clean
Symptoms of Leptospirosis:
- Persistent fever
- Muscle and body pain
- Chills
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
- Redness of the eyes
⚠ Seek medical attention at the nearest health facility if fever lasts for two or more days.
