Leptospira

Agent Name
Leptospira
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Humans are exposed directly by contact with the urine or tissues of infected wild and domestic animals or indirectly through urine-contaminated water (lakes, streams, sewers, and swimming pools) or urine-contaminated soil or plants.
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Diseases

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