Health and Safety Executive

Leptospirosis leaflet updated

Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK, Weil’s disease and the Hardjo form of leptospirosis. Anyone who is exposed to rats, rat or cattle urine or to fetal fluids from cattle is at risk.

View the Leptospirosis: Are you at risk leaflet [PDF 96KB]


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