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 caused by bacteria that are spread via the urine of infected animals. It is a serious zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread to humans by contact with infected urine. There are different strains (known as serovars) that are responsible for the disease.s such, it is important to protect animals from this bacteria through annual vaccination which not only provides disease protection but can also impact shedding of infection in urine, minimising the chance of spread of disease.