After multiple cases of rat-borne leptospirosis were reported in Chicago, city officials are sounding the alarm. But how can ...

Leptospirosis, or “lepto,” isn’t new — but it has returned in urban areas, and local experts say every dog owner needs to understand the risks. Even dogs that stay mostly indoors can be exposed — via ...

Chicago health officials released a health alert about leptospirosis cases in the city after numerous infections were reported and at least one person died. The contagious bacterial disease has been ...

BRANDON, Florida (WFTS) — A local veterinarian is warning pet owners about a bacterial infection called Leptospirosis. Dr. Melanie Bizzarro with Harmony Vet Care said cases have been reported in ...

Va. (WSET) — Rex almost didn't make it through his battle with leptospirosis. "I brought him to the ER one morning on a Monday and they're like doing x-rays to see if he's got something in his ...

The Chicago Department of Public Health says six human cases of leptospirosis have been reported so far in 2025, exceeding ...