Posted By Peter Longworth Try this link http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg84.htm PS Don't drink beer out of a bottle when you go to the pub.

Posted By Pete Moran Paul....its a good idea for anyone who is potentially at risk to carry a laminated Leptospirosis card which describes the precautions required (e.g. clean and cover cuts/grazes, gloves and masks(if spray), washing hands/forearms prior to eating,drinking,smoking) and the advice to see their doctor if feeling unwell with flu-like symtoms. This card can be presented to the employees GP so he or she is aware that the patient works in an industry where this infection is a possibility and can act accordingly. I believe that there are many cases every year (esp. in warm weather) of absence due to flu that are likely to have actually been undiagnosed Weils Disease infections.

Posted By Bill Elliott Paul, try this link:- http://www.hpa.org.uk/in...ptospirosis/gen_info.htm

Posted By Gary L Good hygiene is important; regular washing before eating & drinking, and make sure all breaks in the skin are covered It is also important for your staff to have the ability to recognise the symptoms at an early stage. the following info is passed to our staff, which gives some idea of how quickly it can take hold. It makes you stop & think! (this is an actual case) Day 1 0700hrs: Noticed a non-irritating dark red blotch on his chest 0830: 70% of body covered in same spots 0900: Went to his doctor who sent him home with a rash 1000: Went to bed, feeling as though he had a flu virus, suffering from shivers and convulsions. His wife phoned the doctor on 3 occasions, but he refused to visit him at home for something as trivial as a rash 2200 hrs: Temperature now 104oF. Immediately admitted to hospital 2245: Put into isolation in intensive care where he remained for 4 weeks Day 6 Temperature still over 100oF Day 8 First indication from a specialist that it could be Weil’s Disease Day 11 From the 11th day on his skin started to peel off. He can remember the daily routine of the nurses cutting his skin off. If he got out of bed & tried to stand up, his body went dark grey/blue in colour. He lost his sight for 4 days & since has had to wear spectacles. To Date Ever since he contracted the disease he has had to go for liver biopsy. He has been left with a form of arthritis & can no longer participate in sports. regards