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A 21-year-old Malad resident became the third victim of leptospirosis in the city within a week. According to the health department of the civic body, while the cause of the first death remains to be determined, the second and third victims have certainly died of leptospirosis
According to the report of the health department of BMC, the woman of 21 years old She died on June 27th. She had a leg injury when she waded down a street full of water. While she first resorted to self-medication, she was transferred to the hospital when her condition worsened.
In addition to her, a 15-year-old Kurla teenager and a 27-year-old Govandi resident also died of leptospirosis. June 26th. A committee was created by BMC to inspect the death of teenager Kurla.
Speaking of the report on leptospirosis, Dr. Padmaja Keskar, health manager of BMC, said: "The cause of death of teenager Kurla We have verified so far 10 cases of fever in areas where the deceased belonged. "
Up to now, five other cases of leptospirosis have been detected. Regarding the measures taken by the BMC to prevent leptospirosis cases, Dr. Keskar said, "We have asked pet and pet owners to vaccinate their pets. . People walking on flooded streets should wash their leg with clean water as soon as possible and consult a doctor as soon as possible. "
In addition to leptospirosis, cases of other water-borne diseases are also increasing.The BMC recorded 779 gastric cases, 356 malaria, 94 hepatitis and 21 cases of dengue fever in June.
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