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Call to take steps to prevent water-borne diseases [1]

Thiruvananthapuram: The Health Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions against the possible spread of water and vector-borne diseases, including leptospirosis and viral fever, in view of the recent floods caused by the strengthening of the monsoon in the district.

Stagnant pools of water could result in an increase in mosquito infestation and trigger the spread of vector-b

Publication Date: 
10/12/2010
Hindu (Thiruvananthapuram) [2]
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Waterborne diseases [3], Vector Borne Diseases [4], Viral Diseases [5], Health [6], Thiruvananthapuram (D) [7]
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