leptospirosis

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lep·to·spi·ro·sis | \ ˌlep-tə-spī-ˈrō-səs

plural leptospiroses\ ˌlep-tə-spī-ˈrō-ˌsēz

Definition of leptospirosis

: any of several diseases of humans and domestic animals that are caused by infection with leptospires

Examples of leptospirosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To get the total cost of vaccines, analysts combined the individual costs of the Bordetella, DAPP, bivalent influenza, leptospirosis, Lyme disease and rabies shots. — Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2022 Of these, leptospirosis is the only one that can be transmitted by urine. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 July 2022 In addition to the rabies vaccine, your furry friend can benefit from preventive shots like the leptospirosis vaccine, which prevents against a bacterial infection passed from wildlife. — Elizabeth Sheldon, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 These generously sized mammals — adults range from 150 to 500 pounds — are known to spread more than 30 infectious diseases, 20 of which can be transmitted to humans, including leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis and tularemia. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Symptoms of leptospirosis may include fever, chills, vomiting, muscle aches or diarrhea and usually appear one to two weeks after exposure. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2022 New York City dog owners are being warned after several pets may have been sickened by leptospirosis, a disease commonly associated with rats. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2022 That has important public health implications, since rats carry dozens of pathogens, including salmonella and the bacteria Leptospira, which causes leptospirosis. — Amanda Schupak, CNN, 19 Sep. 2021 There have also been 15 cases this year — the most since at least 2006 — of leptospirosis, which can cause serious liver and kidney damage and, in the city, typically spreads via rat urine, according to health officials. — New York Times, 5 Nov. 2021 See More

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