Fisherman dies from leptospirosis in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, a 40-year-old man died from leptospirosis after fishing in a pond in the village of Marye-Dmitrivka, Apostolov community. Another resident of the city was admitted to the intensive care unit after fishing in Hannyvka, in the Kirovohrad region. Doctors warn that the disease can be contracted not only in bodies of water with still water, but also in gardens and basements.
In Kryvyi Rih, a case of death from leptospirosis has been recorded. A 40-year-old man sought medical help on the fourth day of the illness, complaining of a high temperature and severe pain in his legs. It turned out that he had been fishing in the pond in the village of Marye-Dmitrivka, Apostolov community.
In addition, another resident of Kryvyi Rih was admitted to the intensive care unit, who also contracted leptospirosis after fishing, but in Hannyvka, in the Kirovohrad region.
Medical professionals emphasize that leptospirosis is a dangerous infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. The disease can be contracted not only in stagnant water bodies, but also in gardens, basements, and other places where rodents may be present – the main carriers of the infection.