infectious diseases
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Dogs in America Are Coming Down With a Mysterious Illness
Veterinarians are working to figure out the cause behind a cluster of respiratory illnesses in dogs across the U.S. Over 200 suspected cases have been documented since late summer, mostly from Oregon. The illness appears to have a low fatality rate, but dogs have experienced prolonged symptoms and haven’t responded well to antibiotics. The Oregon…
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A Lot of Pet Owners (Wrongly) Think Vaccines Are Bad for Dogs
The anti-vaccination movement is going to the dogs. Recent survey data has suggested that a substantial proportion of American dog owners have doubts about their pets’ vaccines, including the rabies shot. Rabies is almost always fatal if not treated promptly, and routine canine vaccination has helped make pet and human cases of the viral disease…
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So, What’s Going On With Leprosy in Florida?
Doctors in Florida are sounding caution about one of the world’s oldest known ailments, leprosy. In a recent report, they detail a local case of the bacterial disease with no recent travel history or other clear risk factors. The case and others suggest that leprosy is spreading routinely in Central Florida and has become endemic…
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Monkeypox Is Getting a New Name, WHO Announces
An emerging disease is set to get a new coat of paint. Officials at the World Health Organisation announced this week that they will soon choose a different name for the disease known as monkeypox — one intended to avoid the stigmatization and inaccuracy of its current moniker. The name of the virus behind the…