JAKARTA - The rainy season often brings new health challenges. Whenever puddles arise, the risk of disease carried by mice also increases. One of the diseases to watch out for is leptospirosis, bacterial infections that can attack anyone who comes into contact with water or a polluted environment.
This disease generally appears in densely populated areas, especially those prone to flooding or poor sanitation. Leptospirosis is caused by the Leptospira bacteria contained in the urine of mice.
Once water, soil, or objects are contaminated with this bacteria, entering the human body can occur through small wounds on the skin or mucus membranes. Contact with flood water or inundation is the most common transmission route. As a result, people who are active outside the home during the rainy season have a higher risk of contracting this disease.
According to Mampang Prapatan Hospital, symptoms of leptospirosis can appear 2 to 30 days after exposure, with an average appearance between 7th to 10th days. Some of the most frequently reported complaints include: - Sudden fever - Headache - red eyes - Muals and vomiting - muscle pain, especially in the calf- Diare - Skin column
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In severe cases, patients can experience jaundice, kidney failure, and even have the potential to die if they do not receive medical treatment immediately. Mampang Prapatan Hospital reminded the public to always be vigilant.
"If you experience symptoms after contact with water that may be contaminated, go to the nearest Puskesmas or hospital immediately." he wrote in an official upload quoted from the Instagram account @rsud_mampangprapatan.
Prevention measures During Rainy Season1. Preventing is better than treating. Here are some simple steps to reduce the risk of leptospirosis:2. Use gloves and boots when cleaning a house area or ditch that may be exposed to rat urine. 3. Diligently wash your hands with soap after outdoor activities. 4. Keep the house clean, avoid piles of garbage, and cover food so as not to invite rats. 5. Immediately check yourself to medical personnel if symptoms appear that lead to leptospirosis.
By maintaining environmental cleanliness and protecting oneself when doing activities outside the home, the risk of infection from contaminated water or puddles can be suppressed. Be alert from an early age will help protect yourself and your family from deadly diseases that can spread easily in the rainy season.
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