What Is Leptospirosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Who’s at Risk?
The bacterium that causes leptospirosis can be found all over the world, but it is more common in countries that have a warm client. People living in Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, South and Central America, and Southeast Asia are most likely to come into contact with it.
People that work in certain industries are also more likely to be exposed to the bacterium. This includes veterinarians, farmers, and zoo workers as they are more likely to be in contact with animal urine. People that swim in untreated water like rivers and lakes are also more prone to catching the disease.
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