What is another word for leptospirosis?
Pronunciation: [lˌɛptəspɪɹˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection usually caused by contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals. It can cause fever, muscle pain, and vomiting, and can lead to more serious complications such as liver and kidney failure. Synonyms for leptospirosis include Weil's disease, Canicola fever, and Rat-bite fever. Weil's disease is named after Adolf Weil who first described the infection in 1886 and is commonly found in Europe and Asia. Canicola fever is caused by the Canicola strain of leptospirosis and is associated with dogs. Rat-bite fever, also known as streptobacillary fever, is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria found in rat bites.
