According to Health Minister Maritza Cuan, 10 people were already killed and 2,700 more cases were reported in some regions of this Central American country.
She blamed that spread of leptospira due to the constant rainfalls. Aside from rats, the disease causing bacteria co-exists with cows, pigs, cats, horses and dogs.
"Public hospitals must be ready for any dengue outbreak in Nicaragua, although we are more prepared to face the leptospirosis outbreak," Cuan assured.
Residents are however warned on the symptoms of the disease including nasal hemorrhage, muscular aches, high fever, coughing and intense headaches.
