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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis
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Leptospirosis is a rare and severe bacterial infection that occurs when people are exposed to certain environments.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Leptospirosis is caused by exposure to several types of the Leptospira bacteria, which can be found in fresh water that has been contaminated by animal urine.  It occurs in warmer climates.

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