International Leptospirosis Society

The International Leptospirosis Society Inc. (ILS) was formed in 1994 to promote knowledge on leptospirosis through the organisation of regional and global leptospirosis meetings. The main objective of the society is to create awareness about leptospirosis among medical and veterinary professionals, scientists, health planners, policy makers and the general public in different parts of the world.To organize an international scientific meeting of the Society, biennially or as appropriate. To facilitate communication among people with an interest in leptospirosis. To provide up-to-date epidemiological information on leptospirosis to international and national health authorities as requested. To provide or support internationally available services, as appropriate, that will assist the diagnosis of lepto. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by spirochete bacteria belonging to the genus Leptospira. Twenty different species of Leptospira have been described, some of which cause infections in humans. These bacteria have a helical shape and are very thin. They are highly motile and use their mobility to infect animals and humans. Leptospires penetrate through skin wounds or even insignificant cuts and through mucosae. They then migrate into the bloodstream, reaching various organs and eventually colonizing the kidneys. spirosis, research into leptospirosis, or the control or treatment of leptospirosis.