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Event: EP Epidemic Number: 2012-000002 Country: PHL Philippines Location: Cagayan de Oro Date (YMD): 2012-1-5 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: IFRC Comments: More than two weeks since the typhoon struck, overcrowding in evacuation centres and access to proper sanitation facilities remain to be the top concern. As of reporting period, more than 37,200 families are housed inside 54 evacuation centres. With the classes that resumed after the holiday season, evacuees who sought temporary shelters in schools were forced to transfer to different establishments such as gymnasiums. This resulted to outbreak of leptospirosis - an infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria that enters the human body through wounds or broken skin when in contact with flood waters, vegetation, or moist soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals, especially rats. As of 3 January 2012, DOH confirmed 128 cases with at least four deaths. An addition of 200 suspected cases has been monitored by DOH. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: