18/01/2026
LEPTOSPIROSIS
Ano ito?
Ang leptospirosis ay sakit na nakukuha kapag nakapasok sa katawan ang bacteria (leptospira) mula sa ihi ng daga na humalo sa tubig-baha, lalo na kung may sugat o galos ang balat.
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Paano ito nakukuha?
• Paglusong o pagdaan sa baha o maruming tubig
• May sugat, galos, o bitak sa balat
• Pag-inom o pagdikit sa kontaminadong tubig
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Mga Senyales at Sintomas
• Lagnat
• Sakit ng ulo
• Sakit ng tiyan
• Pamumula ng mata
• Paninilaw ng balat o mata
• Pagsusuka
• Hirap huminga
⚠️ Agad magpatingin sa health center o doktor kapag may sintomas.
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Pag-iwas at Gamot (Pagkatapos Ma-expose sa Baha)
🙍🏻♂️🙍🏻♀️ADULT
Low Risk Exposure
(walang sugat o galos)
• Doxycycline 100 mg
• 2 capsules, inumin 1 beses
• 24–72 oras mula sa paglusong sa baha
Moderate Risk Exposure
(may sugat o galos)
• Doxycycline 100 mg
• 2 capsules, 1 beses kada araw
• Sa loob ng 3–5 araw
High Risk Exposure
(matagal lumusong sa baha o mataas ang kontaminasyon)
• Doxycycline 100 mg
• 2 capsules, 1 beses sa isang linggo
• Hanggang matapos ang exposure
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👶PEDIATRIC (BATA)
Doxycycline
• 4 mg/kg, single dose
• Maximum: 200 mg
Alternatibong Gamot
• Azithromycin: 10 mg/kg, single dose
(Maximum: 500 mg)
• Amoxicillin: 50 mg/kg/day, hinati sa bawat 6 oras
(3–5 araw; max 500 mg bawat dose)
⚠️Kung ang bata ay na-expose muli sa loob ng 7 araw, ulitin ang gamot makalipas ang 1 linggo.
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‼️Paalala‼️
• Huwag mag-self medicate.
• Kumunsulta muna sa doktor o health center bago uminom ng gamot.
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LEPTOSPIROSIS IS A PRENVENTABLE DISEASE!
Prevention primarily focuses on avoiding contact with water or soil that may be contaminated with the urine of infected animals, particularly rodents.
Here are the most effective ways to prevent it:
1. 🧤 Personal Protection & Hygiene
Avoid Contaminated Water: Do not swim, wade, or play in floodwaters, stagnant water, or bodies of water that might be contaminated.
Wear Protective Gear: If you must walk in mud or contaminated areas, wear waterproof boots and protective clothing.
Cover Wounds: Always cover open cuts, scratches, or abrasions with waterproof bandages before contact with soil or water. The bacteria can enter through breaks in the skin.
Handwashing: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with animals or before eating.
2. 🐀 Environmental Control
Rodent Control: Since rats are major carriers, control the rodent population around your home and work area by properly disposing of trash and keeping food sources secure.
Drainage: Ensure good drainage around your living space to prevent the pooling of stagnant water.
3. 🐕 Veterinary Measures
Vaccinate Pets and Livestock: Vaccines are available for animals (especially dogs, cattle, and pigs) to prevent them from getting and shedding the bacteria, which reduces the risk of human exposure.
