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A Dominican male has died from leptospirosis

A Dominican male has died from leptospirosis.

National Epidemiologist Dr. Shauladdin Ahmed says cases of leptospirosis have emerged for the first time since the passage of Hurricane Maria in 2O17.

National Epidemiologist Dr. Shauladdin Ahmed.

Leptospirosis is caused mainly by Rats, Manicou and Agouti.

Dr. Ahmed has encouraged the public to seek medical attention urgently, if they were exposed to the threat of leptospirosis.

National Epidemiologist Dr. Shauladdin Ahmed