Leptospirosis cases are declining while dengue numbers have slightly increased following the monsoon rains and typhoons in July, the Department of Health on Saturday said.
The DOH assured the public that 49 dedicated fast lanes for leptospirosis patients remain operational nationwide.
The department reported a huge drop from the almost 200 cases logged daily from Aug. 3 to 9 to just 10 daily from Aug. 10 to 14.
From June 8 to Aug. 14, the DOH tallied a total of 3,752 cases.
“DOH hospitals remain on alert while leptospirosis fast lanes have been activated nationwide,” the agency said in a statement.
The DOH advised the public to immediately seek consultation at the fast lanes, health centers or hospitals if they have been submerged in floodwaters or exposed to mud this rainy season.
“This is to assess your risk level and provide the proper treatment,” it said.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection transmitted through water contaminated with the urine of infected animals, commonly rats.
It can cause fever, muscle pain, and, in severe cases, organ damage or death if left untreated.
In a separate update, the DOH said a total of 15,091 dengue cases were recorded from July 13 to 26, the period when tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong brought heavy rains and flash floods.
The number was seven percent higher than the 14,131 cases logged from June 29 to July 12.
“The DOH remains on alert for dengue cases in the country, and dengue fast lanes remain active in DOH hospitals,” it said.
