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More Dogs in Chicago Carrying Potentially Fatal Lepto Bacteria This Year
A bacteria that used to pose a risk to farm and kennel animals, is hitting suburban pets
By Conan Milner, Epoch Times | August 4, 2014
CHICAGO?Chicago veterinarians are warning about the rise of a potentially fatal infection called leptospirosis. Vets are seeing more dogs catch the bacteria, which, if left untreated, can spread to humans.
In the past, leptospirosis concerns were restricted to farms and kennels, and usually associated with tropical climates. Southern states have experienced lepto eruptions, but now northern states such as?Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois are seeing more cases.
Dr. Natalie Marks, co-owner of Blum Animal Hospital on Chicago?s north side, says her practice has seen a dramatic increase in leptospirosis cases in 2014?eight infections this spring compared to the typical 1 to 3 a year. She says all types of dogs are at risk...
More Dogs in Chicago Carrying Potentially Fatal Lepto Bacteria This Year
A bacteria that used to pose a risk to farm and kennel animals, is hitting suburban pets
By Conan Milner, Epoch Times | August 4, 2014
CHICAGO?Chicago veterinarians are warning about the rise of a potentially fatal infection called leptospirosis. Vets are seeing more dogs catch the bacteria, which, if left untreated, can spread to humans.
In the past, leptospirosis concerns were restricted to farms and kennels, and usually associated with tropical climates. Southern states have experienced lepto eruptions, but now northern states such as?Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois are seeing more cases.
Dr. Natalie Marks, co-owner of Blum Animal Hospital on Chicago?s north side, says her practice has seen a dramatic increase in leptospirosis cases in 2014?eight infections this spring compared to the typical 1 to 3 a year. She says all types of dogs are at risk...