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Good Morning, I Have A Query Regarding Leptospirosis , We
Question: Good morning, I have a query regarding leptospirosis, we have recently visited watertheme park in XXXXXXX with 2 kids 8y and 6y. yesterday health department closed the waterpark because some kids caught leptospirosis after visiting the waterpark. still now no symptoms. i want to know , should we take any precautions or any advice would you suggest is appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Yes,chemoprophylaxis is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
Welcome to health care magic
My advice is as follows:
Yes all those come in contact with the mentioned park, water, swimming or even just travelled inside the park need doxycycline once a week (not in pregnancy,kids) or Azithromycin twice a week prophylactically through the exposure period is needed weekly. After exposure just one dose taken within 24-72 hours of exposure should suffice.
An md medicine or infectious diseases specialist can prescribe these meds plus if any symptoms (anular lesions, fever, fatigue, pains, vomit). Blood test, pcr , antigen tests may be needed.
Hope this helps , let me know if I can assist further
Yes,chemoprophylaxis is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
Welcome to health care magic
My advice is as follows:
Yes all those come in contact with the mentioned park, water, swimming or even just travelled inside the park need doxycycline once a week (not in pregnancy,kids) or Azithromycin twice a week prophylactically through the exposure period is needed weekly. After exposure just one dose taken within 24-72 hours of exposure should suffice.
An md medicine or infectious diseases specialist can prescribe these meds plus if any symptoms (anular lesions, fever, fatigue, pains, vomit). Blood test, pcr , antigen tests may be needed.
Hope this helps , let me know if I can assist further
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