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leptospirosis news

Dr Rashmi Ardey explains the health risks of monsoon; shares safety checklist

The heavy downpour of monsoon comes with increased health risk.

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:31 pm IST

BMC leptospirosis alert: What it is, precautions after exposure, 72-hour window

With heavy monsoon, flooded streets in Mumbai pose serious health risks, including infections.

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

At least 19 kids hospitalised amid leptospirosis outbreak in Punjab's Ferozepur

On Sunday, a health camp was organised in the village where 188 people were examined and two children were referred to the civil hospital.

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Updated on Mar 02, 2026 12:08 pm IST

Suspected jaundice outbreak in Ferozepur: Dead pigeons, rodent waste in village water tank raise alarm

Senior administrative and health officials, led by additional deputy commissioner (development) Krishan Pal Rajput visited the village on Saturday. (HT)

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Published on Feb 28, 2026 11:24 pm IST

Malaria, chikungunya cases rise compared to 2024 data; civic body steps up drives amid intermittent rains

Malaria, chikungunya cases rise compared to 2024 data; civic body steps up drives amid intermittent rains

Published on Sept 17, 2025 07:54 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Doctor warns of hidden health dangers in monsoon because of waterlogged cities

Dr Vora stresses that with some vigilance and simple precautions, most monsoon-related illnesses are preventable.

Published on Aug 20, 2025 03:43 pm IST

Bhagwant Singh Mann diagnosed with leptospirosis | What is this disease?

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Singh has contracted a bacterial infection called leptospirosis

Published on Sept 29, 2024 02:27 pm IST

What is leptospirosis that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

Published on Sept 29, 2024 01:51 pm IST

CM diagnosed with bacterial infection

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who was admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali on Thursday, was on Saturday diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics. (PTI)

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Updated on Sept 28, 2024 10:58 pm IST

Mumbai sees spike in dengue chikungunya, leptospirosis cases in August

The city has recorded 555 dengue cases from August 1-14, in sharp contrast to 535 cases in July . (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 09:15 am IST

Mumbai sees uptick in malaria, H1N1 cases in July; drop in dengue infections

Mumbai reports an uptick in H1N1 cases (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 01, 2024 12:42 am IST

Over 92,000 rats killed this year in Navi Mumbai, drive picks up in monsoon

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Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:14 am IST

BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue

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Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:50 am IST

‘Need urgent collaborative efforts to fight leptospirosis fatalities’

The incidents have given ammunition to Oppn parties to poke fun at failing health administration in state. File

Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:58 am IST

Leptospirosis – A disease that peaks during the monsoon season

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Published on May 11, 2024 11:37 am IST

NMMC kills over 27,500 rats in 4 months

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Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:06 am IST

104 new leptospirosis cases in one week

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Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:32 am IST

World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite

World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite

Updated on Aug 20, 2022 01:38 pm IST

Weil’s Disease: Causes, symptoms, tips to prevent severe form of Leptospirosis

Weil’s Disease: Causes, symptoms, tips to prevent severe form of Leptospirosis

Updated on Aug 04, 2022 08:39 am IST

Should pet parents beware of being infected with leptospirosis? Doctors answer

Should people with pets, especially dogs, beware of being infected with leptospirosis? Doctors answer

Updated on Jul 24, 2022 06:04 pm IST

Tips to prevent viral infections that may cause serious kidney diseases

Kidney health in monsoon: Tips to prevent viral infections that may cause serious kidney diseases

Updated on Jul 21, 2022 08:59 am IST

Leptospirosis in dogs: Symptoms, treatment and all you want to know

Dogs typically contract leptospirosis through direct contact with urine of an infected animal

Published on Jul 16, 2022 08:02 pm IST

Leptospirosis, dengue claim two lives in first 15 days of September: BMC

The BMC reported 2,322 cases of dengue during the same period and screened 3,295 people across the city.

Updated on Sept 20, 2018 05:10 am IST

9 deaths confirmed due to ‘rat fever’ in Kerala floods, 37 more suspected

Flood-affected people who had taken refuge in relief camps return to their houses in boats in Kuttanad, Alappuzha.

Updated on Sept 03, 2018 08:36 pm IST

Flood-hit Kerala sounds alert for leptospirosis, 28 deaths reported

Flood victims are evacuated to safer areas in Kozhikode.

Updated on Sept 02, 2018 07:23 am IST

Teenager dies of suspected leptospirosis; sixth victim in Mumbai this monsoon

Tanmay Pradnye had acute fever after he had gone for swim in a pond.

Updated on Jul 31, 2018 11:53 am IST

To curb leptospirosis, Mumbai civic body kills 49 rats an hour this year, almost double 2017

Exterminators look for rats, along with civic officials.

Updated on Jul 18, 2018 12:25 pm IST

Teen dies of leptospirosis, is fourth victim in Mumbai this monsoon

The patient had a history of wading through waterlogged areas, and had gone to Worli sea face during incessant rain on July 1 and 2.

Updated on Jul 17, 2018 11:39 am IST

Waded through Mumbai’s flooded roads, tracks? Look out for symptoms of leptospirosis

Doctors have advised people who have walked through flooded streets to look out for symptoms of leptospirosis.

Published on Jul 05, 2018 12:44 pm IST

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