A suspected case of life-threatening Weil's disease has caught the attention of the medical community recently. In addition, a large number of cases from Cambridge University have been reported of diarrhea and vomiting. Caused by animal urine in water, Weil's disease has forced the university officials to issue a warning notice to stop the famous "cardboard boat race" with immediate effect.

Further, students have been instructed to maintain a safe distance from the River Cam in the coming week, as the traditional May Ball celebrations will be on their top speed.

As per reports, the event is being celebrated by Cambridge University students after their complete academic year in a series of May Balls held at the end of June.

Moreover, the suspected case has been sent to a hospital for medical supervision, while other students are being attended for other bacterial infections.

Deciphering the critical situation, Mark Wormald, who also chairs Cambridge University’s advisory group on communicable diseases, has appealed the students to remain vigilant to the spreading diseases and sent an email which states, “In recent days college nurses have reported a worrying number of cases of acute diarrhea and vomiting among students who have fallen or jumped into the Cam. The symptoms have been harsh if transitory and at least two cases have involved hospitalization”.