Leptospirosis, Rat Urine Disease

Dr Vickneshwaran Muthu, Ministry of Health

02-Sep-16 16:00

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Senior Principal Assistant Director of Zoonosis Sector, Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry drops by BFM to give us an update on leptospirosis. The Health Ministry has warned of the risks of contracting leptospirosis particularly when hiking and picnicking at natural water spots.

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