In Nicaragua, there was a mass outbreak of leptospirosis, also known as "water rush". According to the latest data, the number of cases has exceeded 700 people, according to Latin American news agency Prensa Latina. To date, the country has recorded 743 cases of leptospirosis, were the victims of the disease nine Nicaraguans. Meanwhile, the disease is spread: the cases of leptospirosis were reported in six of the 15 departments of Chinandega Province (Chinandega). These data were Prime Minister Daniel Ortega on Saturday held a working meeting with the Minister of Health and the Chief of Civil Defense. Cause of the outbreak a powerful downpours and flooding going on in this area was seen in the last few weeks. These conditions favor the propagation of the infectious agent, which enters the body through cuts and abrasions in the skin and the mucous membrane in contact with water contaminated with infected animals. In the affected areas are working group of the Ministry of Health, as well as the military and police said the country. Leptospirosis - an acute infectious disease characterized by fever, liver, kidneys and nervous system. Pathogens are disease spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, and the source of infection are rodents, pigs, cattle and other animals. People who are ill with leptospirosis contagious. Patient death may occur due to acute renal failure.
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