Hunter New England Health is warning residents of possible Leptospirosis outbreaks, as the mouse plague in the state’s west worsens.
Wet weather has seen populations increase, and in turn – the risk of bacteria spreading.
Symptoms are typically flu-like, but the disease can lead to kidney failure and liver damage in more severe cases.
Infection can be prevented by regular hand-washing, wearing footwear outdoors and disposing of rubbish.
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