My dog has lepto. How to prevent human spread and keep my family safe?

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My dog affected with Leptospirosis (1) how do we stop spreading to humans (2) shall I allow my dog to enter my air conditioning room (3) shall I allow him to sleep near me at night time (4) how to prevent ourselves from this THANK YOU. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 57 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Leptospirosis is easily spread to humans from contact with any and all excretions and secretions from an affected dog (urine, vomits etc). I would keep her in crate in a room or shed which is not used and only enter in order to treat her wearing disposable gloves, apron and shoe covers which are thrown away or fully disinfected with bleach before being allowed to dry. Do not allow any contact with other dogs or children and vaccinate all in contact dogs as soon as possible. Monitor all people for even minor flu symptoms or fever and report immediately to a physician informing them of the contact with lepto. If handling is difficult and he cannot be hospitalised in isolation I would consider euthanasia in order to protect the household

My dog has lepto. How to prevent human spread and keep my family safe?

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