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Jamaica Gleaner<\/strong>–Jamaica is now experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa, with six suspected deaths so far, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed.<\/strong><\/p>

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During a press conference this morning, the health minister stated that nine cases of the disease have been confirmed, and there are 28 suspected or probable cases from October 30 to November 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the deaths reported are from the suspected cases.<\/p>

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He said the number reflects significantly more cases than the two to 21 cases observed in the preceding 34 months.<\/p>

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\u201cThe outbreak follows the passage of Hurricane Melissa which has created conditions that have increased the risk of exposure to contaminated water, and soil,\u201d Tufton stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leptospirosis is typically transmitted through exposure to urine or bodily fluids from infected animals.<\/p>

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Tufton noted that eight parishes have confirmed and or suspected cases. They are St Ann, St Mary, St James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, St Catherine and Trelawny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Sashana Small<\/p>

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