Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory after multiple cases of human leptospirosis -- an infection that is associated to exposure to rat urine -- have been reported so far this year in New York City.

Those suffering from severe leptospirosis have acute renal and hepatic failure and, occasionally, severe pulmonary issues, health officials in New York City said. However, symptoms may include fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, conjunctival suffusion, jaundice, and rash, the city said.

"In NYC, locally acquired cases typically have a history of a residential or occupational exposure to rat urine or environments and materials contaminated with rat urine , health officials said in their press release regarding the uptick in cases of leptospirosis. "Person-to-person transmission is rare. The NYC Health Department conducts inspections and works with property owners to remediate rat conditions, if indicated.

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