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Leptospirosis

Sicong Wang  1 , Noel Dunn
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Leptospirosis is an infectious disorder of animals and humans and is the most common zoonotic infection in the world. This infection is easily transmitted from infected animals through their urine, either directly or through infected soil or water. Leptospirosis can cause a self-limiting influenza-like illness or a much more serious disease. This condition is known as Weil disease, and it can progress to multiorgan failure with the potential for death.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Sicong Wang declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Noel Dunn declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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