Leptospirosis spreads in Guyana?

Health officials in Guyana are now monitoring suspected cases of leptospirosis, which they believe might have been triggered by the widespread flooding across the country.



Health minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy says two suspected cases of leptospirosis are being monitored at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.



He says another patient suspected to have the disease was being transferred from a private institution.



According to Dr Ramsammy, 68 cases of leptospirosis have been detected for the year.



The health Minister says his ministry is very prepared in terms of stock levels and in the technical supervisory aspects of the monitoring programme.



He says volunteers have been alerted should their assistance be required.