Infection | Leptospirosis | CDC
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The bacteria that cause leptospirosis are spread through the urine of infected animals, which can get into water or soil and can survive there for weeks to months.
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- SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/infection/index.html
- Syndication ID: 13377
- Language: English
- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:08 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 01:50 AM
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General:
bacteria
CDC
infection
transmission
leptospirosis
pigs
Urine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
contaminated water
rodents
bacterial special pathogens branch
bspb
dogs
division of high-consequence pathogens and pathology (DHCPP)
horses
wild animals
domestic animals
cattle
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