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       leptospirosis: Spike  in bacterial disease among dogs in Bay
       Area sparks concerns in Southern California
   DIR By: Masked Man
       Date: February 17, 2026, 3:59 pm
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       Spike in bacterial disease among dogs in Bay Area sparks
       concerns in Southern California
       Dogs can be infected with leptospirosis by touching or wading in
       contaminated water or mud.
       By Kathy Vara and Helen Jeong • Published February 13, 2026
       As veterinarians are sounding the alarm about leptospirosis, a
       highly contagious bacterial disease, among dogs in the Bay Area,
       clinicians and pet owners are becoming wary of a possible
       outbreak, especially the same illness sickened and killed many
       animals in Southern California few years ago.
       Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as lepto, can lead to a
       range of symptoms, including muscles aches, organ damage. In
       rare areas, it can be spread to humans.
       LINK:
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       "Leptospira, the bacteria that causes leptospirosis, is found in
       wet soil and standing water. Dogs can be exposed at dog parks,
       day care or while hiking.
       “With all the wildife that we have in the area, (there are) rats
       and other dogs that may have lepto and carriers that we are not
       aware of," Lopez said. "Ff there’s infected urine mixed with
       water, your pup is going to sniff and lick a little bit of it.
       It just take a little bit of it to cause an infection.”
       The Bay Area outbreak also involves homeless encampments where
       the housed have companion dogs. The scenario is possible in Los
       Angeles, according to Jane Sykes of UC Davis Veterinary
       Medicine.
       “That’s the main problem that occurs in dogs when they develop
       the disease and same in people who get sick with leptospirosis,
       their kidneys can fail," Skyes warned.
       Leptospirosis is preventable by vaccinating your dogs and making
       sure canine companions avoid contact with floodwater, standing
       water or muddy run-off."
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       Re: leptospirosis: Spike  in bacterial disease among dogs in Bay
       Area sparks concerns in Southern California
   DIR By: Masked Man
       Date: February 17, 2026, 5:34 pm
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       Here is a companion study about Leprosy in late 2025...
       Dozens of leprosy cases reported in Florida. What we know
       What is leprosy, and is there a cure?
       LINK:
  HTML https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2025/12/05/leprosy-cases-rising-florida/87624502007/
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