Leptospirosis
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- An Overview of Canine LeptospirosisCanine Leptospirosis is a disease that is caused by bacteria called leptospira. The bacterium is typically transmitted through the urine of an infected animal. The canine leptospirosis has been known to affect many species of animals, including humans.
Can Dirty Soda Cans Kill You with Rat Urine Poisoning?Have you received the e-mails, warning about the dangers of drinking from unwashed soda cans? Did you hear people may be dying from drinking soda directly from flip-top cans? Do you believe the warnings of rat urine on soda cans? Here's a closer look.- Three Illnesses You Can Get from Your PetThough there are few illnesses communicable between humans and pets, there are still certain illnesses and infections that you can get from a pet. Proper hygiene and consistent dewormings will provide you with the best defense.
- Leptospirosis -a Silent KillerThis article is an informative approach to remind people worldwide on the extent of damage leptospirosis could give to the human race.
- Things We Need to Know About LeptospirosisRead this article about Leptospirosis especially regarding its signs and symptoms, prophylaxis, preventive measures, origin and other facts.
- What is Leptospirosis that is Reportedly on the Rise in Flooded Philippines?Victims of typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines are facing another dreaded enemy in the form of a disease called leptospirosis. This article briefly discusses what this disease is all about.
- Leptospirosis Bacteria Infectious Disease Contracted by Humans and AnimalsLeptospirosis can be contracted by humans and pets from bacterial waste from animals through soil or water. Treatment and vaccination have limitations. New diagnostic tests are being evaluated for early treatment and diagnosis.
- Leptospirosis Symptoms and TreatmentLeptospirosis is a disease affecting animals and humans and is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. It is also known as Swineherd's disease, mud fever, cane-cutter fever, swamp fever, canicola fever, rice-field fever and hemorrhagic jaundice.
- Your Dog's Health: Causes, Prevention, and Symptoms of LeptospirosisLeptospirosis can threaten the life of your pet. Find out ways to prevent and treat Leptospirosis.
- Are You at Risk for Leptospirosis While on a Tropical Vacation?Leptospirosis is probably something that you have never heard of before reading this article. It is actually a form of bacteria that comes from the urine of both wild and domestic animals
- The Symptoms and Treatment of LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by the bacteria of the genus Leptospira. Leptospirosis was first recognized as an occupational disease of sewer workers in 1883..
- What is Leptospirosis?When people are exposed to Leptospira bacteria and get an infection, it is called Leptospirosis.
- The Truth Behind Weil's DiseaseThe unexpected death of Andy Holmes, the double Olympic gold medallist, last year from Weil's disease at the early age of 51 brings this age old disease under the spot light...
- Leptospirosis, Are You and Your Dog Protected?Lepto is an infectious disease that has the ability to infect many different mammals including humans, livestock, wildlife, dogs, and rodents, and is usually spread in infected urine. Lepto is however a preventable disease.
- Leptosperosis Symptoms and CausesLeptosperosis is a type of infectious disease. This article tries to explain it.
- Six Common but Deadly Diseases Transmissible from Animals to HumansThe swine flu is just one of the diseases caused by zoototic parasites that change hosts and transmit infections from animals to humans. There are deadlier and more common variants. We could even be infected without us knowing it.