Contact with fresh water, damp soil and vegetation that has been urinated
on by an infected animal with transmission through cuts or mucus
membranes or if water is ingested
Symptoms
Include: sudden fever, pain, headache, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea, conjunctivitis, aching joints, sore throat and
a rash on the skin.
Can be fatal if untreated!
Main transmission risk
Water based (through urine), rodent based and
livestock / pet infection
Control to minimise risk of infection
Cattle vaccination, control of rat population, good
occupational hygiene practices, disinfecting