Haha, I still rinse/wipe the top of a can before I open it for this reason. #leptospirosis

From 2010–2023, 3,930 #leptospirosis cases were reported, with incidence increasing over time.

Warmer, wetter conditions raise risk (relative risk up to 5.28 for temperature). Hotspots: warm coastal & densely populated regions, with seasonal peaks in Aug–Sep. #climatechange

Climate change could reshape infectious disease risk in Europe. 🌍
A first Europe-wide study, maps #leptospirosis risk: higher temperatures & rainfall increase incidence—and projections point to rising cases.
A study by @EU_JRC @UCLHealthPublic @EU_Commission @BSC_CNS @SaludISCIII

😷 Leptospirosis Rural Indonesia | When Unsafe Water Turns Deadly Discover leptospirosis rural Indonesia through the realities of East Sumba, where unsafe water, rodent exposure, poor sanitation, and delayed treatment still drive preventable severe illness.

Leptospirosis in rural Indonesia is not only a bacterial infection. It is what happens when unsafe water, rodents, wounds, and delayed care meet poverty and distance. Preventable, but still too often missed. #Leptospirosis #PublicHealth
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Health officials warn of leptospirosis risk after Hawaii floods | Honolulu Star-Advertiser The Hawaii Department of Health and Hawaiian Humane Society are urging residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the aftermath of the “Kona low” storm floods.

#Leptospirosis risk after #Hawaii #floods ...

| #bacteria | #infections | #publichealth | #microbiology | #water | Via staradvertiser .com

Microscopic agglutination testing and real-time PCR are compared for detecting pathogenic Leptospira infections in cattle.
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#Leptospira #Leptospirosis #PCR #Serology

It's not the Rat's fault. This neighbouring house owners bird feeding area over their fence at #AshlwncuttingLNR is a biohazard. Max count of 20 Brown rats seen here . #Leptospirosis

How people pick up environmental infections And a way to track the movements we made that place us at risk...

How people pick up #environmental #infections ...

| #bacteria | #microbes | #publichealth | #leptospirosis | Via thenakedscientists .com

Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about #Leptospirosis.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year & other factors.

For more information visit avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/leptospirosis

[Publication Vol 56 - N°2] The new issue of "Infectious Diseases Now" is now available.

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#IDsky #Articles #InfectiousDiseases #Leptospirosis #Guidelines #AntibioticTherapy #HIV #Tuberculosis #FecalMicrobiotaTransplantation #Mpox #HPVvaccination

Ping @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social #Leptospirosis

One Health Field Approach Applied to Leptospirosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Across Humans, Animals and the Environment Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis transmitted through urine of infected hosts or contaminated environments. The transmission of bacteria between humans, animals, and the environment underscores the necessity of a One Health approach. We ...

Leptospirosis is a neglected disease jumping between humans, animals & the environment
📚 A 50‑yr review shows strong human–animal links, environmental risks & big gaps in research
📢 We need stronger One Health science now to fight zoonoses #OneHealth #Leptospirosis #Zoonoses bit.ly/4aLmQWG

⚠️ Leptospirosis alert for pet owners: A recent outbreak has been reported in Berkeley.

Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection spread through contaminated water, soil or wildlife urine — and it can affect both dogs and humans.

Learn more: www.medranovets.com

@sfgate.com #leptospirosis

Silent Spillover and the Hidden Health Risks in California’s Wild Felids | Felidae Conservation Fund Felidae Conservation Fund combines top research, community engagement, and education to help humans live in harmony with wild cats and restore ecosystems.

Understanding and monitoring leptospira’s lifecycle underscores why a One-Health approach is essential in studying and conserving wild felids.

Read more at: tinyurl.com/24f96dwb

#Leptospirosis #OneHealth #BayArea #Bobcats #pumas

🚨 Alertas & eventos sanitarios | 2 de febrero

🌍 La vigilancia no descansa: detectar a tiempo también es prevenir.

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🔗 globalriskatlas.com

#AlertasSanitarias #SaludGlobal #Kyasanur #Filariosis #Sarampión #Polio #Chikungunya #Rabia #Leptospirosis #HRadar #GlobalRiskAtlas

5➡️Un article décrivant les changements épidémiologiques dans l'incidence de la leptospirose entre 2013 et 2022 en Thaïlande pour quantifier les facteurs associés à sa mortalité.

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#IDSky #IDSkyFr #Leptospirosis #Epidemiology #Mortality #SurveillanceSystem

Pringles, Nutella, Cheerios Among Thousands of Products Recalled for Exposure to Rodent Waste The company is urging consumers who purchased the affected products to “destroy the products as soon as possible,” per the recall announcement

Pringles, Nutella, Cheerios Among Thousands of Products Recalled for Exposure to Rodent Waste — Jan 29, 2026 — @people.com

Company is urging consumers to “destroy the products as soon as possible.”

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Recall notice:
www.fda.gov/media/190382...

#salmonella #leptospirosis

Rodent AND bird wastes. With the FDA, USDA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies cut to the bone we can be certain there are likely other such issues just waiting to be discovered.

Our food world is more perilous than ever and our media isn't or won't talk about it.

#salmonella #leptospirosis

Dangerous bacterial outbreak in Bay Area city sparks health alert "People may delay seeking medical care because it doesn't feel serious at first."

Dangerous #bacterial #outbreak in #Berkeley sparks #health alert ...

| #dog | #canine | #infections | #leptospirosis | #California | Via @sfgate.com

Salud Pública: Cómo prevenir la Leptospirosis tras las intensas lluvias Volver a San Javier Ahora ​Ante la reciente inestabilidad climática y la acumulación de agua en diversos sectores, el Hospital Guillermo Rawson de

Oh my, I heard about #Leptospirosis before yet, and you´re right, sea lions can transmit it to dogs and to other animals. Also here in Europe, at a weekly German adoption show on TV they showed some positively-tested dogs yet.
Keep your dogs on the leash on beaches.

Around 1 million cases of #leptospirosis occur annually worldwide, with the highest incidence in low-income and middle-income tropical and subtropical countries. http://dlvr.it/TQNLY4

Leptospirosis outbreak detected near Eighth and Harrison encampment The Berkeley Homeless Union has sued, alleging Berkeley has ignored campers' disability rights in its repeated attempts to close the camp.

#Leptospirosis outbreak detected near Eighth and Harrison encampment www.berkeleyside.org/2026/01/13/e...
#Berkeley
included map shows 1/3 mile around the area as yellow zone for lepto

lepto is excreted in the urine of infected animals, and the bacteria remain in groundwater, for months or years

Leptospirosis in France: time to revise diagnostic algorithms and their reimbursement

[Publication] The article "Leptospirosis in France: time to revise diagnostic algorithms and their reimbursement" is now available.

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#IDsky #Leptospirosis #MandatoryReport #Surveillance #PCR #Diagnosis

Jamaica's leptospirosis cases increase; deaths jump to 12 - CNW Network Jamaica continues to grapple with the leptospirosis outbreak, with the Ministry of Health reporting an increase in confirmed cases and deaths.

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#Leptospirosis #Jamaica #Zoonosis

Jamaica is seeing another jump in #leptospirosis infections in the wake of #HurricaneMelissa, with the Ministry of Health and Wellness confirming more cases and deaths linked to the disease. Twelve people have died so far... 🐀

Jamaica declare disease outbreak after Hurricane Melissa - The Weather Network Dr Tufton said officials are taking an “early coordinated approach” toward managing the outbreak.

Amidst #Jamaica recovery from #HurricaneMelissa, outbreaks of #leptospirosis causes through contaminated water and soil.

Healthcare system urges people to seek treatment as hospitals are equipped with medication to treat outbreak.

Six dead as Jamaica experiences outbreak of leptospirosis – Tufton - Jamaica Observer Jamaica is presently experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis with nine confirmed cases. There have also been 28 suspected and or probable cases as of October 30, with six deaths reported from among ...

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#Jamaica has declared a #leptospirosis outbreak caused by the aftermath of destruction from #HurricaneMelissa.

‘Latty survived the hurricane, but not the mud’ On his 68th birthday, Roderick ‘Latty’ Brissett felt only a little feverish. By the fourth day, the man who seldom got sick slipped away, taken by leptospirosis after the storm. Brissett ran every mor...

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By the fourth day, the man who seldom got sick slipped away, taken by leptospirosis after the storm. Doctors confirmed: Latty had died from #leptospirosis, possibly contracted while helping to clean the post-hurricane muddy waters.
#HurricaneMelissa
#Jamaica

Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa - Sight Magazine Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Jamaica #HurricaneMelissa #leptospirosis

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