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WEIL’S DISEASE
What
is Weil's Disease? (lepto Strirosis)
Weil's
Disease is an infection carried in rat’s urine which
contaminates water and banks of lakes, ponds and rivers. The disease,
which is notifiable, is
serious and requires hospital treatment.
Symptoms start 3 to 19 days after exposure to contaminated water.
Early symptoms are similar to `Flu'
A few sensible
precautions
DO cover with waterproof plaster,
or gloves, all scratches, cuts, sores and breaks in the skin. Disinfect
any wounds as soon as possible if they occur whilst at the waterside,
ALWAYS wash your hands or cover food
with a wrapper before you eat.
NEVER put your hand to your mouth
after immersion in river water and never place bait or fishing line in
the mouth.
DON'T
touch any dead animals, especially rats.
NEVER leave food. groundbait or bait on the
bankside.
ALWAYS take home your rubbish.
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