By Ethan Covey
A human case of leptospirosis was reported in Wyoming during August 2023, the first in the state since 1983. The case was linked to occupational exposure to an active canine leptospirosis outbreak (MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73[27]:602-606).
“Although most individuals exposed to leptospirosis recover with no or only mild symptoms, the disease can cause severe illness in both people and dogs,” said Brittney Waranius, DVM, an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer with