Sleeping Fever

Transmission & Vectors

Transmitted in the water supply. Rarely in food contaminated by tainted water.

Causes

The bacteria that causes this are spread through the urine of infected animals, which can get into water or soil and can survive there for weeks to months.

Symptoms

loss of appetite, stuffy nose, swollen extremities, irritability, drowsiness

Treatment

simple

Prognosis

chronic illness

Hosts & Carriers

Domesticated livestock such as goats and sheep

Prevention

Washing produce with fresh water, housing domesticated animals away from the water supply

Type

Bacterial

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Uncommon

Affected Species

• Ferali