00:00Aside from the flood, the problem now is that those on land have skin diseases after being submerged in water.
00:06The DOH said that they are also distributing medicines to prevent the spread of leptospirosis.
00:12This is what Dano Tingcunco is talking about.
00:16Some days of floods in some places in Linggayan, Pangasinan are already causing discomfort to the residents.
00:22We are always submerged here when we cook.
00:25It's spicy and painful.
00:28The DOH has a supply of medicines to the health centers.
00:32Benjamin was injured in his legs and toes during the floods in Malanday, Marikina.
00:38I used to have a lot of friends.
00:45After the floods, a few days after the landslide, they were all injured.
00:55When I heard the news, they were all dead.
00:58At the evacuation center, he was prescribed medicines.
01:01We've been here for a few days.
01:03There were no floods or landslides.
01:09I'm still getting wet because I have to buy food.
01:13The DOH is already concerned about the possible increase in cases of leptospirosis.
01:18Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that occurs when infected animals such as fish pee in the water.
01:26Bacteria usually enter the body through the wound, mouth, nose, or eyes.
01:31Symptoms include fever, nausea, dizziness, headache, and nausea.
01:37The so-called incubation period has a time.
01:40In simple words, it's before the disease gets worse.
01:43It doesn't show up right away in the span of one to two weeks.
01:47According to the DOH, leptospirosis can be easily prevented by taking prophylaxis or antibiotics such as doxycycline,
01:55according to the doctor's prescription and advice.
01:58Doxycycline is included in the existing price freeze.
02:02It's free at health centers and evacuation centers.
02:05But the DOH reminds us that doxycycline should not be taken just like that.
02:09A doctor should prescribe it and its dosage depends on the exposure to water.
02:15If you give doxycycline, which is not necessary, it will become super lepto.
02:21There is a so-called antimicrobial resistance to bacteria because it can affect the embryo in the uterus.
02:30And for 12-year-olds and below, it has an effect on their growth.
02:36For GMA Integrated News, I'm Dano Tincung, for 24 Hours.
02:45For GMA Integrated News, I'm Dano Tincung, for 24 Hours.
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