Leptospirosis Epidemic Declared in Sarajevo Canton

Health workers in Sarajevo are dealing with a surge in cases of leptospirosis. In recent days, the disease, which is transmitted by rodents, has been confirmed in 17 people. An epidemic has been declared in one of the settlements in the Sarajevo Canton. Patients may experience severe muscle pain, especially in the back, severe headaches, pain in or behind the eyes. Bleeding in the conjunctiva occurs.

The Minister of Health of the Sarajevo Canton, Enis Hasanović, declared today an epidemic of leptospirosis in the area of that canton, and it is believed that the disease transmitted by rodents was caused by the absence of extermination, which was not carried out for two years due to problems with public procurement.

Leptospirosis Epidemic declared in Sarajevo Canton

Based on the epidemiological report of the Sarajevo Canton Public Health Institute and their proposal to declare a leptospirosis epidemic in the territory of the Canton, as well as with the expert opinion of the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and with the consent of the Federal Ministry of […] The post Leptospirosis Epidemic declared in Sarajevo Canton appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

In the cantonal factories, 17 laboratory-confirmed cases of leptospirosis were confirmed in the period from 14 to 21 May, according to the Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo (KCUS).

The Minister of Health of the Sarajevo Canton, Enis Hasanović, declared an epidemic of leptospirosis in the area of that canton, and it is considered that the disease is transmitted by rodents in addition to

Health workers in Sarajevo are dealing with a growing number of leptospirosis cases. In recent days, the disease, which is transmitted by rodents, has been confirmed in 17 people, with two currently hospitalized. The Sarajevo Canton Public Health Institute has proposed declaring an epidemic for one of the settlements, media in Bosnia and Herzegovina reported today.