Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. Animals (cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents and wild animals) spread the disease through their urine. The infected urine can get into water or soil which contaminates the environment. Humans become infected by direct contact with urine from infected animals or contact with contaminated water, soil or food.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website