Peru Leptospirosis Outbreak: 50 Deaths, 14K Cases, Lima High Lethality

Peru's leptospirosis outbreak has reached 13,962 cases and 50 deaths by epidemiological week 41, a 73% increase over all of 2025. Lima shows the second-highest lethality, with the Medical College warning that El Niño could worsen water contamination and health system pressure. The outbreak is ongoing and likely to expand.

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