Preventable damage: leptospirosis is a rare but serious illness

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Leptospirosis is an acute generalised bacterial infectious disease spread primarily by rodents. The condition causes flu-like symptoms, which can lead to a delay in diagnosis. Infections are increasing amongst those who take part in inland water sports as the bacteria multiply in the kidneys of water rats and are excreted into the surface water. To avoid morbidity and mortality from Weil's diseases, there should be effective rat control, banning of swimming on contaminated waters and disinfecting of contaminated work areas.

Prevention, Leptospirosis

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Healing practices

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A recent seminar on wound care management revealed concern in a variety of areas including the use of antiseptics to clean granulating wounds; the use of cotton wool balls to clean wounds; unsuitable dressings which can cause trauma when removed; and poor liaison with wound care specialists. Suggestions for how to improve the wound care technique of nurses in GP surgeries included keeping up to date with developments in wound care.

Care and treatment, Wounds and injuries, Wound care

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Hepatitis B: immunising health workers and patients

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Health professionals should be immunised against the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) if they are at risk from patients. The virus causes inflammation of the liver. It may be passed on from mother to child, through sexual intercourse, or parenterally. HBV is carried by roughly 300 million people in the world. It causes the death of 1-2 million people annually.

Health aspects, Hepatitis B

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