Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 -- Following the 29 confirmed deaths and 30 suspected fatalities till May this year, people are being cautioned against rat fever, a serious disease that can progress rapidly during ongoing Monsoon rains in Kerala.
"Those who come into contact with soil or contaminated water must take Doxycycline tablets as prescribed by health workers. If anyone develops a fever after exposure to soil or contaminated water, it is absolutely essential to consult a doctor immediately," Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said.
"Workers under the employment guarantee scheme, sanitation workers, volunteers, those engaged in planting and gardening, and children who play in the soil are at higher risk of contracting leptospirosi...