Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by Leptospira bacteria, commonly spread through water or soil contaminated with urine by rats. How It Spreads: Rats and other animals (dogs, livestock, and wildlife) carry Leptospira in their urine. The bacteria enter the body through cuts, mucous membranes, or by drinking contaminated water. Flooding and poor sanitation increase … Continue reading Rats and Leptospirosis