Life-threatening #rat #pee #infections reach record levels in #NYC
2001-2020, there was an average of 3 cases/year. Last year's tally was 24. The infection is #leptospirosis.The bacteria that causes it—#spirochete #bacteria of genus #Leptospira—infect #rats, which shed it in their #urine. The germs jump to people through direct contact with wounds or mucous membranes. Their main time to thrive is in warm, moist conditions. Last year, months with most cases were Jun & Oct.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/life-threatening-rat-pee-infections-reach-record-levels-in-nyc/

#Biomechanics #microbiology #infections #cardiovascular #moriartylab #spirochete #bacteria http://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247%2816%2931059-2#.V8GuR-DRQ5E.twitter

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