Which condition is associated with exposure to contaminated droppings from rodents?

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that is associated with exposure to contaminated droppings from birds and bats, particularly in environments where such droppings accumulate. While the primary association is with bird and bat droppings, rodent droppings can also play a role in the transmission of other infections, but not specifically histoplasmosis. The spores of the Histoplasma fungus can become airborne when contaminated droppings are disturbed, leading to respiratory issues when inhaled.

In contrast, rabies is primarily transmitted through bites from infected animals, particularly mammals, and is not connected to the droppings of rodents. Bacterial infections can arise from various sources, including rodents, but they are broad and do not have a specific association with droppings. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can result from exposure to water contaminated by the urine of infected animals, including rodents, but is not primarily linked to their droppings.

The most direct association given in the context of the choices involves histoplasmosis and its link to droppings in general, clarifying the importance of avoiding contact with such materials and understanding potential health implications.