Mumbai rains: Doctors warn of leptospirosis threat; waterlogging fuels infection risk, spike in cases reported
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 () Mumbai faces a potential surge in leptospirosis cases following heavy rainfall and waterlogging. Doctors warn of the infection's rapid progression and overlapping symptoms with other monsoon illnesses, leading to delayed treatment and severe complications. Prophylactic measures like doxycycline distribution are crucial, though hampered by continuous rains, to prevent widespread infection after exposure to contaminated water.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
