Leptospirosis
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Leptospirosis is the most widespread and most prevalent zoonotic disease. The disease is (re-) emerging globally and numerous outbreaks have occurred worldwide during the past decade. In Europe, leptospirosis occurs mainly in the Mediterranean and East European regions.