Preventive measures for leptospirosis: rodent control.

The Fifth Annual National Conference of the Indian Leptospirosis Society was held at Surat from January 20 to 22, 2005 to disseminate the information regarding capacity building to control this disease and policies were decided regarding the activities of the concerned departments. A grant of Rs. 65 lakhs from CRF was allotted to the Government Medical College, Surat to strengthen the Microbiology department and laboratory. Adequate stock of medicines is maintained in Surat, Valsad and Navsari districts. Constant interactions are maintained with NICD, who have suggested that intravenous penicillin may be administered instead of the capsule doxycycline. Changing patterns of climatic conditions, the infecting serovars, alterations in the signs and symptoms of the disease, environment management especially with reference to rodent control will necessitate periodical reviewing and modifications of policies undertaken for the effective control of this disease. Supplements