Leptospirosis

There are several species of Leptospira that can transfer from animals to man. The organisms are often associated with rats and swine.

In mammals they cause a generalized infection that often localizes in the kidneys. Urine from these animals late in the disease is highly infectious.

It is pass through contaminated water. In people, signs of leptospirosis include headache, vomiting, muscle pain and ,occasionally, hepatitis, meningitis and kidney failure.