Leptospirosis is contracted from the environment, particularly from exposure to contaminated water or soil with urine from infected animals, such as rodents and livestock. It is not spread by sexual contact or the fecal-oral route, and humans are not the only reservoir for the bacteria. Leptospirosis is also communicable, primarily through contact with an infected animal's body fluids or tissues.

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Leptospirosis

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Leptospirosis

A) has only humans as a reservoir.
B) is communicable.
C) can be contracted from the environment.
D) is strictly transmitted by sexual contact.
E) is contracted by the fecal-oral route.

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