Mandaue City Hospital has reported encouraging health news with no positive cases of leptospirosis detected among recent patient samples sent for testing. This positive development was confirmed by Dr. Ligaya Lakambini Dargantes, the hospital's chief medical officer.
All Test Results Return Negative
All samples tested for leptospirosis have returned negative results, according to the latest reports from Mandaue City Hospital. Dr. Dargantes expressed relief at the findings, stating that multiple doctors had requested tests for suspected cases, but comprehensive testing revealed no infections.
"We are thankful that none of the patients we tested showed positive for leptospirosis," Dr. Dargantes explained. "Several physicians ordered tests, but at present, all results have come back negative."
Hospital's Testing Protocol and Patient Management
The hospital currently lacks the capacity to conduct Leptospira testing on-site and must send samples to external facilities, primarily private hospitals, for analysis. Despite this limitation, medical staff continue to provide care based on clinical symptoms while awaiting confirmatory test results.
"When patients come for consultation, we treat them according to their symptoms," Dargantes elaborated. "Of course, we still need the leptospirosis test, but the symptoms they present allow us to provide appropriate medication."
Medication Availability and Clinical Approach
Medical professionals at the facility rely on their clinical expertise to assess and manage patients during the waiting period for laboratory confirmation. The hospital maintains a steady supply of standard leptospirosis medications, with Doxycycline serving as the primary treatment and Azithromycin available as an alternative when needed.
"Doxycycline is our standard medication," Dr. Dargantes assured. "If it's not available, we administer Azithromycin. However, we currently have no shortage of Doxycycline."
The hospital chief also clarified the distinction between patient management at the City Health Office versus the hospital setting. While both follow similar clinical protocols, the City Health Office benefits from its community-based location. Meanwhile, Mandaue City Hospital's Outpatient Department remains prepared to receive patients directly seeking medical attention.
