Leptospirosis is a relatively rare bacterial illness that affects animals (particularly rats, mice, moles, birds, amphibians and reptiles) and humans. At least five variations in the bacteria exist in the U.S: Icterohaemorrhagiae, Canicola, Pomona, Grippotyphosa, and Bratislava. Other variants worldwide include Valbuzzi and Leptospira interrogaris sensu stricto. It leads to a variety of symptoms, while a few people could have no symptoms at all. If you or a loved one has contracted leptospirosis, this must-have book gives you all you need to know about the disease and its cures.