Overview
- Dr. César Guerrero, an infectologist with Diresa Piura, confirmed a 2025 death from leptospirosis at a press conference.
- Piura recorded no leptospirosis fatalities in 2024, so this year's confirmed death prompted renewed public-health warnings.
- Leptospirosis transmits when people contact water, soil or food tainted by urine from infected animals such as dogs, pigs and horses.
- Diresa urged municipalities and health centers to reinforce epidemiological surveillance and preventive actions across the region.
- Officials do not plan a mass vaccination campaign, advising annual pet vaccinations, household hygiene and avoiding stagnant or contaminated water.