LEPTOSPIROSIS

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LEPTOSPIROSIS

• Caused by bacteria obtained from animal urine
• Highest threat is skin contact withcontaminated
  lakes, rivers, streams,or other water sources
• Can acquire from food contaminatedwith rodent
  urine
• Symptoms
• Fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting,jaundice,
  anemia, and sometimes rash
• Severe symptoms and death possible
• Countermeasures Avoid water contact
• Avoid swimming and wading in lakes, rivers, and
  streams (mission permitting)