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 transmitted by the urine of an infected animal and is contagious as long as the urine is still moist. Although Leptospira has been detected in reptiles and birds, only mammals are able to transmit the bacteria to humans and other animals.reatment if infected is with antibiotics such as: doxycycline, penicillin, or ceftriaxone. Weil's disease and severe pulmonary haemorrhage syndrome result in death rates greater than 10% and 50%, respectively, even with treatment. It is estimated that seven to ten million people are infected by leptospirosis a year.