Commentary
This article about the spikes in leptospirosis cases after Hurricane Fiona ravaged Puerto Rico in September 2022 serves as a warning to areas in the U.S. hit hard by Hurricane Helene. Whether people or animals, the elevated risks of leptospirosis require more vigilance and communication in healthcare communities.
Source: IDSE, November 4, 2024. Link.
Early leptospirosis detection and treatment are key to reduce illnesses and deaths.”