Kite season activities can increase the risk of leptospirosis among children, Dr. Deepal Perera of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children said.
He said children often venture out into paddy fields during kite season, coming into contact with mud that may be contaminated.
If a fever lasts for four to five days, it could be a sign of leptospirosis, he said. Other symptoms include yellow or red-coloured eyes, darkened urine and stomach pain.
Dr. Perera advised wearing protective footwear to reduce the risk of infection. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is curable with proper treatment, he said. (Islandnews)
