NYC Reports Increases in Leptospirosis, an Infection Spread via Rat Urine
Key Takeaways Rats in New York City are becoming more than a nuisance. The New York City Department of Health has released a health advisory after recording six cases of human leptospirosis, an infection with Leptospira bacteria that can be spread through rat urine. In 2023, the city recorded 24 cases, the highest number in a single year. Leptospirosis … Read more