What is another word for bagascosis?
Pronunciation: [bˌaɡɐskˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Bagascosis is a term used to describe an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira interrogans. The illness is commonly found in rats and can be transmitted to humans through contact with their urine or infected water or soil. Symptoms of bagascosis include fever, muscle aches, chills, and vomiting. In addition to bagascosis, other terms that are used to refer to this disease include leptospirosis, Weil's disease, and fort fever. Regardless of the name, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to preventing the severe complications that can arise from the disease, such as kidney and liver failure, meningitis, and respiratory distress.
