Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease of worldwide distribution
Many animal species can carry the pathogen
Leptospirosis affects groups that are exposed to infected animals or to a contaminated environment
Disasters and extreme weather events contribute to epidemics
It was estimated that there are annually 1.03 million clinical cases and 58,900 deaths due to leptospirosis worldwide resulting in 2.90 million DALYs lost each year
The Global Leptospirosis Environmental Action Network (GLEAN) was established to improve global and local strategies for preventing and controlling leptospirosis in high-risk populations
