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Disease: Leptospirosis

Last Updated: February 01, 2008

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(Weil's disease)

Agent: Bacteria

Vectors: Rodents, rabbits, fox, skunk, raccoon, opposum, deer

Route: Fecal-oral; ingestion; wound/eye/nose/mouth

Symptoms: Fever, jaundice, pain in stomach, joints, or muscles, nausea. Can be fatal.

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