A month later after hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico, practically destroying the island, people continue to die. Now – from sickness, the cause of which also became a hurricane.
According to officials, the number of deaths in Puerto Rico because of Mary rose to 51 people. Just a couple of days ago, the figure was 49, but two of the island’s inhabitants died from leptospirosis.
As reported by ABC News, the specialist of public relations Ramon Rosario said that is being investigated, at least 74 suspected cases of leptospirosis.
Sources of this infection are different animals, and human infection occurs through contact of skin and mucous membranes with water contaminated by their secretions. Leptospirosis affects the liver, kidneys, brain, can cause blood clotting. With timely treatment to the doctor, the disease is treated with antibiotics.
Outbreaks of leptospirosis usually occur after floods or heavy rains, and almost 30% of the inhabitants of Puerto Rico are still without water.
We will remind, Maria struck the island September 20 as the hurricane 4 categorywith winds up to 250 km/h.
