# Over 60% of Connecticut horses exposed to Leptospira bacteria, study finds

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:20:14+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-connecticut-horses-exposed-leptospira-bacteria.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/over-60-of-connecticut-horses-exposed-to-leptospira-bacteria-study-fin-089dd3/

Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira bacteria and can affect humans and animals, including horses.

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