There are two types of leptospirosis - icteric leptospira (the patient has jaundice) and anicteric leptospira (a milder form ...

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. It typically spreads through contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with the urine of infected ...

The Leptospira bacterium that causes leptospirosis spreads through the urine of infected livestock, pets, rodents and wild animals. The bacteria can persist for several weeks to months in ...