Doctors expect more cases as floodwaters recede across Mumbai and neighbouring districts. Early diagnosis can prevent life-threatening complications.

A Navi Mumbai woman developed painful red rashes and fever after wading through floodwaters, leading to a diagnosis of leptospirosis — a bacterial infection linked to monsoons.

The BMC has issued an urgent health advisory urging residents to take preventive measures against leptospirosis, a ...

Leptospirosis is one of the diseases that is transmitted from animals to humans, mainly from infected rodents, and its ...

New York City has reported an increase in human cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that the city reports has been spread by rats. In a late September advisory, the city's Department of Health ...

The arrival of monsoon in Mumbai has bought much-needed relief from the summer heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a yellow warning h ...

As the monsoon is upon us, here is a guide to prevent common diseases and infections like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya ...