Definition

A disease caused by bacteria that can affect both animals and humans, often leading to symptoms like fever and jaundice.

Example

Leptospirosis can be transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated water or soil.

Conversation

Have you heard about leptospirosis?

Yeah, I read it can be pretty serious, especially for dogs.

It's surprising how many animals can get leptospirosis from contaminated water.

Definitely! It's important to keep them away from muddy areas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leptospirosis → It is formed from "lepto-" (from Greek "leptos", meaning thin or slender) and "spira" (from Greek "speira", meaning coil or spiral). The term refers to a disease caused by thin, spiral-shaped bacteria known as leptospira.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thin' ('lepto-') and 'spiral' ('spira') to remember that leptospirosis is related to a disease caused by thin, spiral-shaped bacteria.

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