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Noun: leptospirosis  ,lep-tow-spI'row-sis
  1. An infectious disease caused by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
    "The veterinarian warned about the risks of leptospirosis when working with livestock";
    - swamp fever

Type of: zoonosis, zoonotic disease

Encyclopedia: Leptospirosis