LEPTOSPIROSIS
Ø Is
an emerging zoonotic disease.
Ø It is an infectious disease caused by pathogenic bacteria called leptospires.
That are transmitted
directly or indirectly from animal to human.How to Control Leptospirosis using Epidemiological Triangle ?
Environment
Environment Factor
- Animal stocking density (eg.all the animals in a place)
- Animal movement between groups.
- Housing (eg.ventilation,sanitation)
- Environment condition (eg.temperature)
- Nutrient (eg.protein)
Control of Environment
- Sources of infection such as exposure to infected animal and potentially contaminated bodies of water.
- It may also include environment clean-ups and draining
- Alert public or users regarding the hazards of possible contaminated areas.
- Health hazards signage should be posted in areas found to be contaminated through environment risk.
- Advise public to keep their homes and premises free from rodents.
- Advise public to vaccinate their pets.
- Promote cleanliness at the recreational areas ,food premises.
- Reduce by not swimming which contaminated with animal urine.
- Removal of rubbish and keeping areas clean.
References
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