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Leptospirosis

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Bacterial infection from animal urine-contaminated water, causing fever.

A bacterial infection caused by Leptospira species, spread through water contaminated with animal urine, causing fever, jaundice, and kidney issues. The CDC notes that leptospirosis is treatable with doxycycline, with prevention via avoiding contaminated water and animal contact.