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Infectious Disease and Pollution Concerns Arise from Sandy Aftermath

November 2, 2012March 23, 2022 Katharina Schwan

Hurricane Sandy’s wrath has only just ended and the extensive destruction felt by millions of families along the East Coast is slowly being put into

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Leptospirosis Outbreak Follows Flooding in Philippines

January 4, 2012March 23, 2022 Jane Huston

The Philippines is dealing with an outbreak of leptospirosis following a December tropical storm and flooding, the worst to hit the area in three years.

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Monsoons and Bacteria Plaguing Gujarat, India

September 19, 2011March 23, 2022 Anna Tomasulo

  Monsoon season in India is bringing more than just heavy rains. India’s western state, Gujarat, reports a record high of 688 cases of leptospirosis

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Leptospirosis in Ukraine

May 13, 2011March 23, 2022 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

For the first time in 10 years, leptospirosis has returned to the capital of Ukraine. Kiev officials have confirmed cases of leptospirosis in individuals who

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Leptospirosis in Brazil

February 3, 2011March 23, 2022 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

On February 2nd, an outbreak of leptospirosis was reported in two cities of Rio de Janeiro State in Brazil, with Teresópolis reporting 2 confirmed cases

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Leptospirosis outbreak leads to state of emergency in Nicaragua

October 19, 2010March 23, 2022 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

Nicaragua has declared a national state of emergency due to a spike in cases and deaths from leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is typically spread through contact with

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Leptospirosis in El Eulma, Algeria

October 19, 2010March 23, 2022 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

  Another leptospirosis outbreak has been reported in city of El Eulma, Algeria. To date, 4 deaths and 75 cases have been confirmed with up

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