Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. In humans it causes a wide range of symptoms, and some infected persons may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms of leptospirosis include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting, and may include jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), red eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a rash.

This is an infection caused by water or food contaminated with rats' urine. Patients develop fever and later jaundice and eventually (renal) kidney failure. If left unrecognised leptospirosis can be fatal. The infection is treated with antibiotics like penicillin and doxycycline.

Outbreaks of leptospirosis are usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. Many different kinds of animals carry the bacterium; they may become sick but sometimes have no symptoms. Leptospira organisms have been found in cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents, and wild animals. Humans become infected through contact with water, food, or soil containing urine from these infected animals.

Leptospirosis is treated with antibiotics, such as doxycycline or penicillin, which should be given early in the course of the disease. Intravenous antibiotics may be required for persons with more severe symptoms. Persons with symptoms suggestive of leptospirosis should contact a

The risk of acquiring leptospirosis can be greatly reduced by not swimming or wading in water that might be contaminated with animal urine. Protective clothing or footwear should be worn by those exposed to contaminated water or soil because of their job or recreational activities. it was a "peripheric " pancytopenia ( not in bone marrow ).. ( I don't know the right english term , escuse me.. )

Outbreaks of leptospirosis have occurred following flood events. Leptospirosis cases may occur in the days to weeks following Hurricane Katrina. Persons exposed to flood waters from Hurricane Katrina who develop fever should see a healthcare provider.

No, these vaccinations are not required for boarding. Some puppies and small breeds (e.g., Shelties) may have mild to severe post-vaccination reactions to the Leptospirosis vaccine which is included with the Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza vaccines.