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leptospirosis Definition

lepto·spi·ro·sis (lep′tō spī rōsis)

noun

any of several systemic infections of humans and domestic animals caused by a genus (Leptospira) of spirochetes found in sewage and natural waters, and involving variously the eyes, liver, kidneys, etc.

Etymology: ModL < Leptospira (< lepto- + L spira: see spire) + -osis

leptospirosis Related Forms
lep′·to·spi·ral (-spīrəl) adjective
leptospirosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: They damage goods and property and carry disease including Leptospirosis, otherwise called Weil's Disease ( pronounced Veil's ).
  • call: Infection with the Leptospira bacterium is called Leptospirosis or Weil's Disease.
  • contract: Dogs can contract Leptospirosis if they drink or swim in rivers or canals that are inhabited by infected rats.

Adjective modifier

  • canine: All the products on the market for canine leptospirosis are all killed products.

Modifies a noun

  • vaccine: There are also " killed " vaccines ( fewer nowadays because they produce less potent immunity ) such as the Leptospirosis vaccines.
  • disease: Leptospirosis Disease of humans or animals caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria, common in sewage and water.
  • infection: This document describes what equine recurrent uveitis and leptospirosis infections are, diagnosis, and available treatments.

Preposition: in

  • cattle: Authored by Chris Mayberry, District Veterinary Officer, this document discusses leptospirosis in dairy cattle.

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