LS is a zoonotic infection known by the name Weil's disease. It is caused by the
bacteriumLeptospira interrogans. This genus involves 66 species with 300+ serovars,
including saprophytic and pathogenic species 1. Infected animals can transmit it via their
urine, both directly as well as through contaminated water or soil 2. Its symptoms can range
from mild influenza-like illness that is self-limiting to serious progression to multiorgan
failure, ultimately resulting in death. Progression to acute renal failure and pulmonary …