The province’s Undersecretary of Health Strategies and Access to Health, Laura López, announced the second death from leptospirosis in Córdoba.
These are two adults aged 51 and 63. One was a field employee and the other was the owner of an establishment located in the town of Pasco.
However, the authority indicated that these are atypical cases, and added that the “high-risk” contact that these people had could not be identified.
Recommendations to prevent leptospirosis
Personal protection equipment:
Wear rubber boots, overalls or impervious clothing and gloves when performing tasks that involve contact with potential sources of infection.
Rodent control:
Deratization in homes and their surroundings.
Avoid contact with contaminated water:
Do not immerse yourself in potentially contaminated stagnant water and prevent children from playing in puddles or mud.
Space maintenance:
Keep yards and grounds free of trash and debris. In rural areas, it is advisable to consult the veterinarian if abortions or diseases appear in animals. It is also recommended to wear protective clothing when working, caring for animals, and in flooded areas or when crossing stagnant water. In endemic areas, it is important to vaccinate dogs and cows.
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