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Health Advice for Travellers
Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine

 

Health Advice for Travellers
Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine

 

Health Advice for Travellers
Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine

The Yogyakarta Health Department reported 22 cases of leptospirosis this year, 4 of which were fatal. Indonesia has a relatively high risk of leptospirosis due to recurrent flooding and the presence of standing water and poor sewerage and sanitation in some residential areas.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that occurs worldwide and is particularly common in tropical countries during the rainy or flood season. It is caused by a bacterium and transmitted through skin contact (minor injuries) with water contaminated by urine (mainly from infected rats, dogs, pigs, cows, etc.). The risk increases when camping or engaging in water-related activities (swimming, kayaking, wading through streams). The disease can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed in time.

Wear protective clothing/boots when wading through water! No vaccination is available for travelers.
ProMED Mail, 20.6.2022, WHO, 18.5.2022

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