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Humans are considered accidental hosts and become infected with Leptospira interrogans by contact with urine from infected animals.

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Leptospirosis is called a zoonosis because it is a disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans. It can be a very serious problem in the livestock industry.


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What animal does leptospirosis affect?

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What is leptosporidium?

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What diseases do goats carry?

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Is Leptospirosis contagius?

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Can leptospirosis kill you?

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