Leptospirosis may drive reproductive failure via placental perfusion mechanisms
Leptospirosis infection may cause serious complications during human pregnancy
This narrative review examines leptospirosis and its reproductive consequences, synthesizing evidence from livestock and limited human data.…
Leptospirosis is linked to reproductive failure in livestock and may cause pregnancy complications in humans through immune and blood vessel…
Water buffalo act as reservoirs for infectious diseases in mixed livestock systems
Water Buffalo May Spread Diseases to Other Livestock
This systematic review analyzes 180 articles regarding infectious diseases in water buffalo. The authors conclude that these animals are inc…
A review of 180 articles suggests water buffalo act as disease reservoirs, meaning they can pass infections to other animals in mixed farmin…
Leptospirosis outbreak reported in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona
Did a hurricane cause a dangerous bacterial outbreak in Puerto Rico?
A descriptive outbreak report from Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona documented a large leptospirosis outbreak.
Hurricane Fiona brought dangerous leptospirosis to Puerto Rico, where flooding contaminated water and soil with infected animal urine, sprea…