The Texas Secretary of State is one of the six members of the executive department of the state of Texas, in the United States. Under the Texas Constitution, the appointment is made by the Governor, with confirmation by the Texas Senate. Carlos Cascos is 110th person to hold the office.
Leptospirosis Causes. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochete. Leptospirosis can be transmitted by many animals such as rats, skunks, opossums, raccoons, foxes, and other vermin.It is transmitted though contact with infected soil or water.eptospirosis Facts. 1  Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium. 2  Leptospirosis is transmitted to humans by direct exposure to urine or tissue of an infected animal. 3  Leptospirosis typically progresses through two phases of nonspecific symptoms.
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria carried in the urine of infected animals. Many different kinds of wild and domestic animals may carry the bacterium (e.g., cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents, wild animals).