Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis has several other names, including:
- Weil's disease
- Weil-Vasiliev disease
- Swineherd's disease
- Canefield Fever
- Canicola Fever
- Field Fever
- Mud Fever
- Seven Day Fever
- Spirochetosis
These names often reflect specific symptoms or regions where the disease is common. For example, "Weil's disease" refers to a severe form of leptospirosis affecting the liver and kidneys. "Swineherd's disease" highlights its association with contact with pigs.
