Abstract
Leptospirosis is considered the most widespread zoonotic disease caused by the spirochaete from the Leptospira genus. Tn Brazil, 80% of all the diagnosed cases are due to Leptospira interrogans serovar Copenhageni. Rats are the main reservoir in urban centers and the bacteria are disseminated through animal urines. Around 10,000 cases of leptospirosis are annually notified to FUNASA (Heal…