leptospirosis
/ˌlɛptəspaɪˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A bacterial disease that can be spread from animals to humans, often causing fever, headache, and muscle pain.
- Farmers are sometimes at risk of getting leptospirosis from contact with infected animal urine.
- The doctor diagnosed the hiker with leptospirosis after he drank untreated stream water.
- Vaccinating pets can help prevent the spread of leptospirosis to people.