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Health risks increase as Brazil’s floodwaters recede

Health risks increase as Brazil’s floodwaters recede

The first two deaths from leptospirosis have been reported in southern Brazil as floodwaters recede, with experts predicting a surge in fatalities.

Gabriela Sá Pessoa reports for The Associated Press

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Floodwater like New Orleans' akin to touching 'toxic' stew. Swimming in it? That's 'crazy'

Floodwater like New Orleans' akin to touching 'toxic' stew. Swimming in it? That's 'crazy'

On a day like Wednesday, when the New Orleans area was pounded with as much as seven inches of rain in less than three hours, it may seem like the only way past floodwater is through it.

Leptospirosis strain discovered in alpaca for first time floors researchers
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Leptospirosis strain discovered in alpaca for first time floors researchers

"Population growth and increased interface between urban, rural and wildlife habitats, altered farm practices, climate and environment change are all contributing to the evolving epidemiology of leptospirosis."

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