Answer: Bacteria
Notes: Kerala is experiencing a surge in Leptospirosis cases, affecting nearly all districts. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called leptospires, which are transmitted from animals to humans. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it spreads from animals to humans, typically through cuts or abrasions on the skin. Human-to-human transmission is very rare. This disease is common in tropical and subtropical regions with high rainfall. To manage the outbreak, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a Programme for Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis.
