The disease is caused mostly by urine of rats and mice, especially in places where they find food, such as dog food leftovers, garbage, bones, and others. A dog that, early in the morning, sniffs after a mouse and licks some of the rodent's urine is doomed to become sick. Keep garbage cans carefully closed. Use of gloves when handling sick animals. During the first week, the person presents with fever, headache, prostration, diffuse pain especially in calves, congested eyes, and sometimes, hemorrhagic lesions.
Infection occurs when the person walks barefoot or ingests contaminated water or food.
The number of sick individuals increases at times of floodings due to the spread of urine of contaminated animals. Ban swimming in lakes or rivers suspected of being contaminated. Clean and disinfect water reservoirs, as well as maintain them well sealed. We point up that vaccination of your pet animal is paramount to prevent the disease and keep your family and you healthy at all time. All rights reserved.