Leptospirosis is a serious disease in Fiji, especially after heavy rain and flooding. It spreads through water, mud, or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals, including rodents, cattle, pigs, and dogs.
Common symptoms: fever, muscle pain (especially calves), red eyes, vomiting, jaundice, headache, and tiredness. Severe illness can cause kidney or liver failure.
Seek medical care early if you feel unwell after exposure to floodwater, farms, or animals.
How to protect yourself:
- Avoid floodwater and muddy areas
- Wear boots and gloves when working outdoors
- Cover cuts and wounds
- Boil drinking water
- Keep homes and food areas free from rodents
Leptospirosis can be prevented — early treatment saves lives.
For further information on Leptospirosis. Please visit Health Fiji – Leptospirosis