Leptospirosis is a spirochete that causes disease in both humans and animals. It is usually spread by contact with water contaminated by the urine of infected animals or by contact with urine droplets from infected animals.
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- Leptospirosis in Humans Includes cause, people at risk, symptoms, and complications.
- MedicineNet: Leptospirosis Doctor produced consumer health information on leptospirosis, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- eMedicine - Leptospirosis Article by Judith Green-McKenzie, MD, MPH.
- eMedicine - Leptospirosis Article by Matthew R Jezior, MD.
- eMedicine - Leptospirosis Article by Patrick W Hickey, MD.
- NHS Choices: Leptospirosis Provides information on this zoonotic infection. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- The Merck Manual: Leptospirosis Short factsheet on the disease.
- CDC Travelers' Health Information on Leptospirosis Includes risk for travelers, cause, prevention, and treatment.
- Medmicro: Leptospira Scientific and medical information about the spirochete and the diseases it causes.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Leptospirosis Features cause, symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, and complications.