LEPTOSPIROSIS Jae En Chung, M.D., Infectology Specialist. Alternative names: Canine typhus, Stuttgart disease. What is it? Infectious disease with involvement of several organs of the body, caused by bacteria called Leptospira. How is it acquired? Rodents are the main reservoirs of the disease. Bovine, ovine and caprine cattle act as carriers. Transmission occurs… Continuar lendo LEPTOSPIROSIS