Mandaue records 10 suspected cases of leptospirosis

The Mandaue City Health Office reported that at least ten suspected cases of leptospirosis have been recorded in the city as of November this year, as officials continually call upon those exposed to floodwaters to seek medical consultation.

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In an interview with City Health Chief Dr. Debra Catulong, she said the cases emerged shortly after the onslaught of Typhoon Tino last November 4.

Of the suspected cases, two are from Barangay Subangdaku, two from Barangay Jagobiao, two from Barangay Tabok, and one each from Paknaan, Pagsabungan, and Umapad. Another case has yet to be identified by barangay but is currently admitted at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.

Catulong said these cases were identified through surveillance conducted by the City Health Office across various hospitals in Mandaue.