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"There are 757 in-patients, most of them are suffering from diarrhoea, skin diseases, dengue, leptospirosis and severe respiratory problems.". The patients are in some 20 hospitals in the city. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Tangerang confirms Leptospirosis cases Feb 13, 2007
Tangerang General Hospital confirmed Monday it is treating two flood victims for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease carried by rats ... The results of laboratory tests on blood samples from the two patients -- Saprudin, 29, a resident of Curug district and Esdi, 30, a resident of Rawajati district -- came back positive to leptospirosis, an official with the city-run hospital, Sri Wahyuni, said ... Earlier last week, a Jakarta hospital also treated two flood victims from Krukut, West Jakarta and... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
It's ignorance that kills, harms babies Feb 13, 2007
At least three adults were reported to have leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by rat urine. Such circumstances must have been anticipated even on day one, when the filthy waters inundated the city. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
* Jakarta's hospitals grappling with diarrhea epidemic Feb 12, 2007
That has intensified fears about diseases, with the government saying besides diarrhea, three people have contracted leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease borne by water contaminated by rat urine. Doctors are treating people for respiratory problems and skin diseases, but so far no cases of tetanus or other serious waterborne disease have been reported. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Disease threat stalks flood victims Feb 12, 2007
Last week, two flood victims were treated at Tarakan Hospital for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that is primarily carried by rats ... Officials have warned people in the aftermath of the flooding to be wary of water-borne diseases such as diarrhea and leptospirosis. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Jakartans clean up flood mess Feb 12, 2007
Flood victims, particularly those living in makeshift shelters, are at risk of a variety of diseases, including diarrhea, dysentery and leptospirosis. As the water has receded, garbage trucks have roamed the city picking up trash and ruined household furniture. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
* Indonesians return to flooded homes by the thousands Feb 11, 2007
That has intensified fears about diseases, with the government saying three people have contracted leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease borne by water contaminated by rat urine. "Residents are complaining about the stench and flies," said Joko Triyanto, an official at the Jakarta health department, as hundreds of soldiers helped clean knee-deep mud from streets and buildings. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Govt to release Rp 3 trillion for flood alleviation works Feb 11, 2007
The municipality's public health agency distributed packs of disinfectant to residents in an attempt to prevent the spread of the bacterial disease, leptospirosis, which is common after floods, and urged them to collect garbage from their neighborhoods before spraying the area with the disinfectant. Agency head Ariani said a mass cleanup had been carried out in other subdistricts, including Jatipulo and Cengkareng Timur, and would be continued in other areas. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Jakarta Disinfected Against Disease Feb 11, 2007
That has intensified fears about diseases, with the government saying besides diarrhea, three people have contracted leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease borne by water contaminated by rat urine. Suprawoto said the number of people forced from their homes had dropped from up to 400,000 at its peak to 77,200 on Sunday, but that the government would continue to operate makeshift refugee shelters for at least another week. (CBS News -- World)
Jakarta Floods Begin to Recede, Leaving 80 Dead, Health Risks for Evacuees Feb 10, 2007
The number of people infected by leptospirosis, a bacterial disease often spread by rodents that can cause fever, jaundice, abdominal pain and liver failure if left untreated, has risen to three, from two yesterday, he added. The government has dispatched a team of about 160 health officials to monitor the spread of water-borne disease, said Sumardi, a Health Ministry spokesman. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Government told to sue WHO over virus samples Feb 10, 2007
"I wonder how this file found it way to Australia? Was it really 'negligence' or is there a 'business' thing going on?," she said, adding that the government needed to move faster in its handling of the bird flu epidemic, because many other illness such as dengue fever and leptospirosis had emerged during the rainy season. Commenting on Ribka's statement, Health Ministry spokeswoman Lily Sulistyowati said that the ministry would study the matter further as bird flu was a global problem. (Jakarta Post)
Disease fears rise in Indonesia's flood-hit capital Feb 10, 2007
"We are concentrating on health issues to prevent diarrhoea, cholera and leptospirosis outbreaks by clearing up places and water sanitation," health ministry official Rustam Pakaya said. Leptospirosis is a disease spread by rat urine. (AlertNet)
Jakarta residents start clean-up after massive flood Feb 10, 2007
Three of those victims had leptospirosis, a serious disease spread by rats and mice. Pakaya said he had seen some areas where garbage had been cleaned up, and had urged "people to use disinfectant, buy it at the shops, or if they cannot find it then to use detergent". (AlertNet)
Jakarta floods claim 80 lives Feb 10, 2007
One man has suffered brain damage and cannot speak after being diagnosed with leptospirosis or Weil's disease, a bacterial illness usually caught from water contaminated by rat urine. Hygiene and clean water supplies remain a problem as people return to tidy up their muddy homes. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)
Indonesia to disinfect flood-hit capital Feb 9, 2007
The Health Ministry said that one person had contracted leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease borne by water contaminated by rat urine, but so far had recorded no cases of tetanus or other serious waterborne disease. Authorities said they planned to deploy fire-trucks to spray disinfectant in hard-hit areas on Saturday. (Houston Chronicle)
Two people treated for leptospirosis Feb 9, 2007
JAKARTA: City-run Tarakan Hospital in Central Jakarta has confirmed it is treating two flood victims from Krukut, West Jakarta, and Karet Tengsin, Central Jakarta, for leptospirosis, Antara reported Thursday. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is primarily carried by rats and mice. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines Feb 9, 2007
The 61-year-old and another person were diagnosed with leptospirosis or Weil's disease, a bacterial illness usually caught from contact with water contaminated by the urine of infected rats ... Sarnata, who uses only one name, was admitted to hospital on Thursday morning in the acute stage of leptospirosis, the official Antara news agency said ... "There are three stages of leptospirosis, with early stages showing high fever, muscle pains, red eyes ... the worst will damage the brain and can be... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Maui leptospirosis case prompts public meetings Feb 8, 2007
State health officials are holding public meetings in east Maui after a pig hunter contracted leptospirosis, a bacterium that can cause liver or kidney failure and death if not treated in a timely manner ... Pang said the meeting was being called to educate people because the region hasn't had recent medical reports about leptospirosis until the latest case and the consequences can be severe if left untreated ... He said there have been more frequent reports of leptospirosis in wet areas on the... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Officials have no empathy for flood victims Feb 8, 2007
They are now prone to diarrhea, leptospirosis and skin and other diseases. The facts speak for themselves. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Jakartans pick up the pieces, hope clouds stay away Feb 8, 2007 As Jakarta Flooding Worsens; Uncertainty Looms Feb 7, 2007 Cleanup begins, but worries not over yet Feb 7, 2007 Full Story » Feb 7, 2007 As water recedes, anger rises Feb 6, 2007 Indonesians warned of disease risk as flood toll rises Feb 6, 2007 Officials warn of disease risk as rain lashes Jakarta Feb 6, 2007 God's own country or junkyard? Feb 4, 2007 Bacterial disease eyed in sea lion deaths Feb 3, 2007 * Floods leave 100,000 Malaysians homeless Jan 17, 2007 Death penalty referendums eyed Jan 15, 2007 In picturesFresh floods in Malaysia force 90,000 people to flee homes Jan 15, 2007 Malaysia on alert for disease as floods return Jan 14, 2007 Beware of rat urine disease, flood victims told Jan 14, 2007 Flood victims urged to be aware of disease brought by bacteria Jan 13, 2007
They said lack of sanitation and poor food in temporary shelters has increased the spread of flood-related afflictions such as diarrhea, acute respiratory infections, skin diseases, influenza, leptospirosis and typhus. The deputy head of the city health agency, Salimar Salim, said there were 27,381 patients on Wednesday, twice as many as on the previous day. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Yellow Fever Feb 7, 2007
The disease and symptoms. The disease may be mild or severe resulting in death in 5-70% of those infect. (Suite101.com)
Health officers in Tangerang, west of Jakarta, for example, has initiated the distribution of hundreds of kilograms of abate and chlorine to kill germs in the water containers in flooded areas to prevent leptospirosis and other related illnesses. Charles Sinaga, World Vision's Jakarta programme coordinator said today, that if the floods do not subside soon, many children might indeed suffer from serious illnessess. (AlertNet)
It has also formed 10 teams to conduct campaigns to encourage evacuees to try to keep their surroundings clean, to prevent the spread of post-flood health problems such as diarrhea, leptospirosis and skin diseases. The Netherlands reportedly will donate one million euros (US$1. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Wednesday, February 07, 2007. Jakarta begins clean-up as floodwaters recede Posted: 07 February 2007 1422 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
"In the immediate aftermath of flooding, the common health problems may just be skin problems, but flood victims must prepare themselves for an outbreak of diarrhea, leptospirosis, asthma and upper respiratory infections," Siti said. The ministry and the city administration will make efforts to anticipate the outbreak of post-flood diseases, she said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Officials warned of the risk of leptospirosis, which causes high fever and painful joints, from the contaminated floodwaters ... "So far we have had a few cases of diarrhoea, cases of respiratory diseases and also skin irritations, but we have so far no report of cases involving dangerous diseases such as tetanus or leptospirosis," he said. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Just In)
Officials warned of the risk of leptospirosis, which causes high fever and painful joints, from the contaminated flood waters ... "So far we have had a few cases of diarrhoea, cases of respiratory diseases and also skin irritations, but we have so far no report of cases involving dangerous diseases such as tetanus or leptospirosis," said Rustam Pakaya, head of the health ministry's crisis centre. (Yahoo! Asia News)
God's own country or junkyard. Sunday, February 4, 2007. (Hindustan Times, India)
But he said leptospirosis and other diseases are reasons for people and dogs to avoid the dead animals on shore ... Leptospirosis, which leaves sea lions emaciated, can infect someone through broken skin and mucous membranes. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
On Jan. 6, two people died in Johor Baru from leptospirosis, a disease borne by water contaminated by the urine of rats. The fresh floods hit just a few weeks after many victims had returned home for a mammoth cleanup. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Two people have died from leptospirosis, which is caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of animals such as rats, bringing the death toll from the floods to 15. Health workers planned to step up typhoid jabs and fumigate mosquito-prone areas to guard against diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. (Boston Globe)
Water and power supplies have been cut off, and there are unconfirmed reports of two deaths from leptospirosis, a water-borne disease spread through rat, dog and cattle urine. The new floods come as many were returning home from shelters following the first round of flooding in December in which at least 17 people died. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Two people have died from leptospirosis, which is caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of animals such as rats, bringing the death toll from the worst floods in 37 years to 15, officials said. The other 13 deaths were due to drowning. (AlertNet)
Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the disease, leptospirosis, could be spread through the urine of infec ... Leptospirosis is usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals such as rodents, dogs and cattle. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
He said the virus, called 'leptospirosis', spreads through urine of rodents mixed in flood waters ... Leptospirosis are usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals such as rodents, dogs, and pigs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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