Leptospirosis

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009 Feb 15;234(4):472-8, 430. doi: 10.2460/javma.234.4.472.

Abstract

Leptospirosis has recently been classified as an emerging disease because of large clusters of cases resulting from exposure during recreational activities and natural disasters. In addition to their involvement in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leptospirosis in animals, veterinarians serve an important role in public health by providing guidance and information on risk factors and prevention and control measures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Disease Reservoirs / microbiology
  • Disease Reservoirs / veterinary
  • Humans
  • Leptospira / drug effects
  • Leptospira / pathogenicity*
  • Leptospirosis / diagnosis
  • Leptospirosis / epidemiology
  • Leptospirosis / transmission*
  • Leptospirosis / veterinary*
  • Public Health*
  • Zoonoses*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents