The Manila Times•16h ago
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Bacteria linked to leptospirosis found in 5 areas in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Scientists from the University of the Philippines in Diliman found leptospirosis-causing bacteria in five areas in Manila. Researchers Ram Julius L. Marababol and Dr. Windell L. Rivera collected soil and water samples from five sites along the Estero de Paco waterway and tested 448 bacterial

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