What You Should Know About.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals.
It is caused by the bacterium, Leptospira . In humans, it causes a wide range of symptoms, and some infected persons may have no symptoms at all. Individuals at risk for leptospirosis include people who work outdoors or with animals, particularly farmers, sewer workers, veterinarians, fish workers, dairy farmers or military personnel. Also, leptospirosis is a recreational hazard for campers or those who participate in outdoor sports in contaminated areas. Humans become infected through ingestion of water, food or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals, including cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents and wild animals.