Caused by leptospira bacterium.
Symptoms similar to flu (fever, chills, muscular aches and pains). More rarely Weils disease which has symptoms of bruising of the skin, anaemia, sore eyes, nose bleeds and jaundice; and can cause organ failure and death.
Rats and cattle can carry the bacteria and it is present in their urine. Typically enters human body via through cuts and scratches
People susceptible include canal, sewer, farm and abattoir workers; and vets.
Can be immunised against. People at risk need to be informed about covering cuts and scratches and washing after potential exposure.
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