What is leptospirosis and how can it harm us and our pets? - Phys.Org

What is leptospirosis and how can it harm us and our pets?  Phys.Org

Recently reported cases of the often fatal bacterial infection leptospirosis in dogs in Sydney have raised the issue of animal diseases that also affect humans.



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