Legionellosis Details Pathogens: Caused by bacteria from the Legionella species, most commonly Legionella pneumophila. Other species like L. anisa can also cause similar presentations. Transmission: Inhalation of aerosolized water conta ...
Leishmaniasis
Details of Leishmaniasis Causative Agent: Caused by more than 20 species of obligate intracellular protozoa from the genus Leishmania. Transmitted by sandflies (Lutzomyia in the Americas and Phlebotomus elsewhere). Transmission: Sandfli ...
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis Details Causative Agent: Caused by bacteria from the Leptospira genus, most commonly Leptospira interrogans. Transmission: Spread through contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with the urine of infected animals (e.g. ...