KARHFW IDSP LEPTOSPIROSIS

 
LEPTOSPIROSIS
Leptospirosis is classified as direct anthoropozoonosis. The infecting agent is Leptospira. Leptospirosis has a worldwide distribution. It has been known as well's disease, mud-fever, trench fever, ricefield fever, cane cutter's fever, swamp fever, flood fever, etc.
DETECTION AND TREATMENT
After an incubation period of 2-17 days, a paranormal phase commences which is marked by fever, headache, myalgia and arthralgia. In persons 20-30 years of age and men suffer more because of greater occupational exposure to infected animals and contaminated environment. In persons 20-30 years of age and men suffer more because of grater occupational exposure to infected animals and contaminated environment. Infection is acquired through contact with environment contaminated with urine of an animal who is a carrier or is suffering from disease caused by leptospirosis. Infection may also arise from bathing or accidental immersion in the fresh water of lakes, rivers or canals contaminated with the urine of the infected livestock that has been using the water for drinking or swallow. Water may also get contaminated with rodent nests located on the river banks especially after heavy rainfalls and inundations. Direct transmission is rare
PRECAUTION
1. Water purification with chlorine
2. Proper drainage is the most radical means of sanitation.
3. Bathing may be hazardous in rat-infected areas.
4. Skin abrations should not be exposed as they serve us portal of entry for infection.
5. Control of rodent by rat poisoning or by slow acting rodenticides.
6. Water proof shoes and gloves should be used while working in leptofoci. Therefore, the anti rodent measures constitute an essential component of control of leptospyrosis.
FACILITIES
1.Treatment facility is available in all the Government hospitals, since the required medicines like Pencilline, Streptomycin, and Tetracycline are widely available in all health institutions.
2. Diagnostic facility available only at NICD,NTI Campus, Bangalore.
Whom to Contact  
  Project Director( IDS)
Office Address Directorate of Health and FW Services, Ananda Rao Circle, Bangalore-560 009
Phone No.Office 080 - 22386331