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Evaluating a Response to a Canine Leptospirosis Outbreak in Dogs Using an Owner Survey

Veterinary Sciences
Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease that spreads through contaminated soil and water or directly from infected animals through urine. Although animal-to-human transmission is low, humans are most susceptible to contracting leptospirosis from ...
Sierra Villanueva, Cord Brundage
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Acute encephalitis as initial presentation of leptospirosis

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2017
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain matter, very often associated with viral infections, but it can also be caused by non-viral pathogens such as leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a systemic disease caused by bacteria of the Leptospira genus.
Edmond Puca, Joana Majko, Entela Puca, Elda Qyra, Arjet Gega, Pellumb Pipero   +5 more
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Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review

JMIR Medical Informatics
Background Leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira bacteria, continues to pose significant public health risks, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Objective This systematic review aimed to evaluate the application of machine
Suhila A. Sawesi, Arya Jadhav, Bushra Rashrash   +2 more
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Acute Pancreatitis as an Extrahepatic Complication of Acute Hepatitis E Infection: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Clinicians should consider Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) a rare but significant etiology alongside established primary triggers, including gallstones and alcohol. Early HEV screening for hepatic and pancreatic dysfunction is required to improve care and avoid unnecessary interventions, especially in endemic regions.
Syed Abdur Rehman Shah, Intikhab Alam, Syed Noman Ali Shah, Umaima Cheema, Aymar Akilimali   +4 more
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Impact of El Niño-Southern oscillation on human leptospirosis in Colombia at different spatial scales

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2019
Introduction: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a bacteria of the genus Leptospira. Climate is key in order to understand leptospirosis dynamics. El Niño Southern Oscillation is the main modulator of climate in Colombia.
Clara Arias-Monsalve, Alejandro Builes-Jaramillo   +1 more
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for bovine leptospirosis in Egypt

Scientific Reports
Leptospirosis is caused by pathogenic bacteria of the genus Leptospira and is one of causative agents of reproductive problems leading to negative economic impact on bovine worldwide.
A. Selim, Mohamed Marzok, H. Gattan, A. Abdelhady, Mohamed Salem, Abdelrahman M. Hereba   +5 more
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Community Toward Pet Contact‐Related Zoonoses in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
The study titled ‘Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of the Community toward pet contact–related zoonoses in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia’ found that 59.5% of pet owners had good knowledge of zoonotic diseases and 74.2% showed positive attitudes, but only 43.3% practiced proper prevention.
Haftay Teklay, Yohannes Hagos, Mebrahtu Weldegebriel   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leptospirosis: key things to know about this quintessential zoonotic pathogen [PDF]

Microbiology Australia, 2020
Leptospirosis is a human and veterinary illness caused by spirochete bacteria in the genus Leptospira. In symptomatic infection the clinical presentation ranges from non-specific febrile illness to fulminant organ system failure with a high case fatality
Paul Effler
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Artificial Irrigation Impacts the Seasonal Occurrence of Pathogenic Leptospira in Its Wild Reservoirs in a Mediterranean Environment

Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 3, Page 218-225, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Human activities play a significant role in the emergence of infectious diseases. We aimed to test whether artificial irrigation affects the occurrence of a zoonotic bacteria sensitive to desiccation, pathogenic Leptospira species (pathoLep), in micromammals inhabiting Mediterranean ecosystems.
Cristina Ruiz, Ruth Rodríguez‐Pastor, Cristina Escolar, Henar Alonso, Javier Millán   +4 more
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An Unusual Presentation of Leptospirosis: A Case of Septic Shock and Proteinuria

Cureus
Leptospirosis is a global health concern, particularly in tropical regions, with clinical symptoms varying from mild fever to severe organ dysfunction.
Nismat Javed, Paul Kelly, M. Khaja
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