Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis is a disease caused by pathogenic bacteria called leptospires. They are associated with transmission directly or indirectly from animals. These germs are found worldwide but are most common in tropical and subtropical areas- where there's lots of water. They can survive at ambient (room temperatures) and even somewhat hot waters. They can survive in the body (thrive even!) at T 98
Answered 10/30/2017
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Leptospirosis: The bacterium Leptospira interrogan needs high humidity or water & can tolerate lots of heat. It can be killed at temperatures of 50 C or 122 F.
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