According to BMC's health department, a committee will be set up to confirm if it is a case of leptospirosis.
A 15-year-old Kurla boy died in Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion on Monday. Health officials suspect he died of leptospirosis. If confirmed, this will be the first leptospirosis death reported in the city this monsoon. The boy was first taken to a private hospital on Sunday and later shifted to Sion Hospital when his condition deteriorated.
According to BMC's health department, a committee will be set up to confirm if it is a case of leptospirosis.
Dr Padmaja Keskar, BMC's executive health officer, said, "It is a suspected case of leptospirosis. We are yet to confirm it. A committee will be set up and we will be bale to establish the cause of death by the end of this month. A monsoon report will also be released by the end of the month to spread awareness on monsoon-related diseases."
The boy had complained of fever. He was playing football in mud and may have contracted the disease from there. Surveillance is being conducted in the area to find if the mud contained the bacterium.
Dr Jayashree Mondkar, the Dean of Sion Hospital, refused to give any further detail on the teen's death. Those who come in contact with contaminated water pose a high risk of contracting hepatitis, gastroenteritis, and leptospirosis. Chemo Prophylaxis with cap Doxycycline 200mg (contraindicated for children under 8-years of age and pregnant women) once a week can prevent Leptospirosis. Those who have waded through water or have deep, visible injuries on exposed body parts must take it.
Speaking about precautions to be taken, Dr Sachin Gadkari, Medical Superintendent, Bhatia Hospital, said, "Avoid junk food, roadside drinks, as the water used can be contaminated. Wear covered footwear to minimise contact with the bacterium. If there is headache, coupled with fever, stomach ache, and vomiting, consult a doctor immediately. If not treated in time, the patient can develop multi-organ failure."
POSSIBLE CAUSE
- The boy complained of fever. He was playing football in mud and may have contracted the disease from there.
- Surveillance is being conducted in the area to ascertain cause.
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