IN.gov - Skip Navigation

Note: This message is displayed if (1) your browser is not standards-compliant or (2) you have you disabled CSS. Read our Policies for more information.


Mobile Site RSS Feeds
Amber Alert
Amber Alert - TEST
Subscribe for e-mail updates

ISDH Home > Infectious Diseases > 2005 Indiana Report of Infectious Diseases > 2005 Table of Contents > Leptospirosis Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of animals and man and is caused by bacteria in the genus Leptospira and primarily in the species Leptospira interrogans. The primary reservoir of the bacteria is rodents. However, infected domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, and cats can pose an additional threat to humans. Humans generally become infected by direct contact with infected animals or from exposure to contaminated water. Leptospirosis can be an occupational disease risk for individuals who work with animals or who have exposure to contaminated soil or water. At least one large leptospirosis outbreak in the United States has been linked to the recreational use of a lake.

No cases of leptospirosis were reported in Indiana in 2005. During 2001-2005, four cases of leptospirosis were reported in Indiana.

You can learn more about leptospirosis by visiting the following Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/leptospirosis_g.htm

Stay Connected

You are leaving the IN.gov website. By clicking OK, you will be taken to a website that is not affiliated with the State of Indiana and may have different privacy and security policies. The State of Indiana is not responsible for, and does not endorse, guarantee, or monitor content, availability, viewpoints, products, or services that are offered or expressed on this non IN.gov portal website.