Leptospira (embroidered)

$38.00 AUD

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Color Black White

Product

THE CAP

100% chino cotton twill
Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
6 embroidered eyelets
Adjustable strap with antique buckle
Embroidered design

This item is made to order. This reduces waste but means it might take a little longer to get to you and can't be returned for change of mind. Thank you for shopping thoughtfully.

BEHIND THE BRAND

Water's Most Unwanted is a STEAM-powered initiative by the team at Risk Edge, where we blend science, technology, engineering, art and maths to make water quality knowledge more accessible, creative, and fun!

We're not here to lecture. We're here to make learning sticky.

Join the curious crowd navigating our not-so-clear waters.

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Contaminant

Leptospira

AKA: Weil's disease, Leptospirosis.

Crimes: A bacterium that sneaks into the body through cuts, abrasions, and sometimes through the eyes, nose and mouth, after direct contact with urine from infected animals or through contaminated water, soil or food.

Hang-outs: Found in the urine of infected animals (e.g. pigs, mice, rats, cattle, dogs and humans), loiters in kidneys, loves warm, moist climates.

Danger: Causes the disease leptospirosis. Symptoms include headache, fever, bleeding, muscle pain, chills, red eyes and vomiting. Without treatment, can lead to kidney and liver damage, meningitis and even death.

Protection: Take care in warm moist climates including contact with soil and vegetation. Do not swim if you have cuts or abrasions. Do not swallow water when swimming. Avoid water contact after floods or cyclones. Do not drink untreated water.

Look out for our ever-expanding Rogues' Gallery and case files, because you never know what might be lurking in your water.

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