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Media Advisory - Updates on Lyme disease, a tick-transmitted ... - Feb 26, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),VANCOUVER, Feb. 26 /CNW/ - Canada's leading clinical and medical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists will gather in Vancouver, BC,
Keep Your Pets Safe From Parasites and Protect Your Children From ... - Mar 20, 2008
EVLivingAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, treatment for parasitic zoonosis is not necessary in most cases, but some serious health
COOKING IN THE DANGER ZONE - Mar 16, 2008
BBC News,We have come here to make a film about the bushmeat crisis in central West Africa, which is causing an ecological catastrophe and aiding zoonosis - whereby
New centre leads the way in zoonotic research - Mar 13, 2008
Farmers Guardian,NEIL RYDER talked to Prof Malcolm Bennett, co-director of the new National Centre for Zoonosis Research hosted by Liverpool University.
Rabid bat found on school campus - Feb 25, 2008
abc13.com,Details were verified by the Animal Control Department of League City and forwarded to the Texas Department of State Health Services - Zoonosis Control
Livestock plague reported - Mar 6, 2008
Independent Online,She said although this was a zoonosis (diseases that can be passed between animals, whether wild or domesticated, to humans), there was no need for the
What are the predominant bacilli in the intestines ducklings ... - Mar 13, 2008
EurekAlert (press release),S. enteritidis remains one of the main causes of food-borne illness and as such is considered to be the most important pandemic zoonosis produced under
Stench of horse manure ruining couple's appetite - Mar 10, 2008
Grand Junction Sentinel,Tom Orr, the coordinator of the county Health Department’s zoonosis program, which examines diseases that can be transferred from animals to humans,
Salmonella – A Tough Egg to Crack - Mar 10, 2008
ThePoultrySite.com,With the danger of zoonosis ever present, veterinary surgeon Dr Michael Iburg, Lohmann Animal Health’s head of Technical Marketing, also emphasised the
No rabies cases reported in county ... yet - Mar 4, 2008
Jacksonville Daily Progress,...“We haven’t had any reported cases in Cherokee County this year,� said Dr. James Wright, DVM, Tyler-based regional zoonosis control officer for the TDSHS.
Rabies, Zombies and Headless Dogs - Feb 29, 2008
Chiang Mai City Life,Tinmanee Tippanya, a zoonosis (animal diseases transmissible to humans) expert in the prevention and control of diseases at Chiang Mai Public Health Centre
Mobilization against Yellow Fever in Paraguay Continues - Feb 26, 2008
Pan American Health Organization,Yellow fever is a zoonosis of the tropical regions of South America and Africa, which occurs in two distinct epidemiologic cycles: jungle and urban.
DOG PAWSE: Protect against 'kennel cough' - Feb 25, 2008
Attleboro Sun Chronicle,Although dogs and humans can pass a number of illness between one another, a phenomenon called zoonosis, the trading of colds and flu, is not found on this
Dog of a tapeworm infection is creeping up again - 20 Feb 2008
Sydney Morning Herald,Figures are unavailable because health authorities in most states do not report incidences of zoonosis, Traub says. Hydatid disease, or Echinococcus
Zoonosis Part 2 (Diseases caused by animals) - Jan 22, 2008
American Chronicle,In the first part of Zoonosis, diseases caught by humans from pets and farm animals were discussed. This part will cover diseases caused by insects and
Macaque-malaria link via forest mosquitoes established - Jan 21, 2008
New Straits Times,Zoonosis refers to any disease that can be transmitted from wild or domesticated animals to humans or by direct contact with infected animals,
Update on Jungle Yellow Fever (JYF) in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina - Feb 12, 2008
Pan American Health Organization,11, 2008 (PAHO) - Yellow fever is a zoonosis of the tropical regions of South America and Africa, which occurs in two distinct epidemiologic cycles: jungle
Antibiotic resistance: A global phenomenon - Feb 6, 2008
LabnewsOnline,...“We were extremely surprised,� said Björn Olsen, Professor of Infectious Diseases at Uppsala University and at the Laboratory for Zoonosis Research at the
New leader for Rural Women - Feb 5, 2008
The Ashburton Guardian,Leptospirosis is a zoonosis (a disease passed from animals to humans), and is the country’s most frequently occurring occupationally-acquired infectious
Can hantavirus infection spread among humans? - Jan 22, 2008
Science Centric,It is a zoonosis, that is, an infectious disease that is normally transmitted between animals and humans when a bank vole, for instance, releases Puumala
Zoonosis (diseases from animals) and Human beings - Dec 12, 2007
American Chronicle,Zoonosis is a name of a study in medicine that deals with diseases and infections naturally transmitted between animals and man, usually by direct contact,
Lab to study animal-borne diseases - Dec 12, 2007
The Press AssociationScientists will study bird flu, the Sars virus and rabies at the £1.68 million National Centre for Zoonosis Research. The centre, part of the University of
Anti-Virus Peptide Eases Bioterror Fears - Dec 21, 2007
MedPage Today,Explain to interested patients that the Hendra and Nipah viruses are examples of zoonosis -- animal diseases that can cause illness in humans.
City’s experts lead UK bird flu battle - Dec 12, 2007
Liverpool Echo,The £1.68m National Centre for Zoonosis Research will investigate SARS, bird flu and rabies at its Wirral veterinary science campus base in Neston.
Count of rabid bats confounds experts - Dec 9, 2007
Whittier Daily News,It's unclear what's causing the increase, said Emily Beler, a zoonosis veterinarian with the county's rabies control program. "To be honest, we really don't
The boy who loved Egypt - Dec 7, 2007
ANBA,His work is also commissioned by zoonosis control centres and other similar organisations. Next year, Wallace plans on putting together more detailed
Rodent rage - Dec 5, 2007
Times Record News,Susan Morris, zoonosis administrator with the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District, said rats and mice live in fields along with other
Climate change and health: preparing for unprecedented challenges - Dec 11, 2007
World Health Organization,So: from a zoonosis, to human-to-human, to foodborne in a very short time. Fortunately, up to now, outbreaks have occurred in sparsely populated rural areas
zoonosis - know the rules - Nov 5, 2007
ThePoultrySite.com,...eu - the approaching zoonosis legislation has become one of the biggest talking-points in the industry at the moment. it is important for producers to
ethiopia on alert for meningitis, rvf outbreaks - Nov 22, 2007
Afrique en ligne,...have been reported in sudan. according to who, rvf is a viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but also has the capacity to infect humans. its
india's monkey business - Nov 1, 2007
Desicritics.org,...“deadly contact�, discussing zoonosis. briefly, zoonosis means, “animal disease� and in this article it refers to such diseases in animals which jump to
salmonella — tougher than you think - Oct 29, 2007
ThePoultrySite.com,...cleaning disinfection and general bio-security as well as maintaining an efficient vaccination programme. with the danger of zoonosis ever present,
Keep children, packages safe this season - Nov 24, 2007
Times Record News,People buying children's toys should check the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web site for recalls, said Susan Morris, Zoonosis/OSSF administrator
number of mrsa cases in pets increasing - Oct 29, 2007
Newsday,..."this is what we call reverse zoonosis, the organism is moving from people to animals," mcdonough said. "once animals colonize it we don't know how long
officials eye 'major' rabies outbreak south of midland as wildlife ... - Nov 15, 2007
MyWestTexas.com,...dr. ken waldrup, zoonosis control veterinarian for the texas department of health services, said midland and ector counties are on the northern edge of a
plague: the mysterious past and terrifying future of the world's ... - Nov 5, 2007
Bookslut,...the different types it takes, and how it is a zoonosis -- an animal disease that only occasionally can affect people. in fact, the main carriers of
animal shelter passes state inspection - Oct 29, 2007
Brownsville Herald,...the texas department of state health services, zoonosis control that visited here in september. a follow-up inspection was conducted late last week,
Non-implementation of projects: Mayor faults people - Oct 17, 2007
Newindpress,He was inaugurating the seminar on ‘local bodies and prevention of zoonosis’, organised jointly by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Calicut South
Bioinformatics and Systems Biologist - Oct 17, 2007
UK Bioinformatics Forum (press release),...will be pivotally involved in the challenging task of bringing these approaches to bear on the unique questions relevant to animal disease and zoonosis.
Author makes link between human health, species decline - Oct 11, 2007
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle,By WALT WILLIAMS Chronicle Staff Writer Most people have never heard the word “zoonosis,� let alone know what it means, but Bozeman author David Quammen
WHO Announces Structural Changes - Oct 11, 2007
Prensa Latina,It also includes zoonosis and food transmittable diseases. HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and presumably eradicated tropical diseases will join the
Research sheds light on Valley dengue outbreak in 2005 - Oct 17, 2007
Monitor,Only one dengue case was reported in Cameron County last year, said Laura Robinson, zoonosis control veterinarian for DSHS Region 11, in August.
Rift Valley fever - Oct 17, 2007
World Health Organization,Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but also has the capacity to infect humans. Infection can cause severe disease in
Bat at school was rabid - Oct 15, 2007
Austin American-Statesman (subscription),But anyone who did is urged to call the Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control, at (254) 778-6744. A rabid bat was also found outside Leander
Scientists, flu renew annual combat - Oct 14, 2007
The Missoulian,The new virus that pops up from such a mix - “zoonosis� is the word for an animal-to-human transfer - appears abruptly and out of the blue, not in the slow
Moving Lab Animal Facilities - Oct 9, 2007
Animal Lab News,...sets of regulations are designed to protect the public from the effects of diseases that might be transmitted to people or other animals (zoonosis).
West Nile virus case confirmed - Oct 8, 2007
Times Record News,We know West Nile is in the community, said Susan Morris, zoonosis administrator with the city-county health district. ( Dump any standing water,
Local veterinarians answer the call from Caribean - Oct 7, 2007
Warren Times Gazette,Dr. Kenfield said the group will take precautions against zoonosis: disease transferred from cats (any animal) to humans. Cats carry ringworm, worms, fleas,
DSHS issues precautions - Sep 25, 2007
Jasper Newsboy,..."In most of Texas, we wouldn't know it was fall without a calendar," said Tom Sidwa, a veterinarian and manager of DSHS' zoonosis control program.
Studies Probe Microbes in Raw Milk, Swine - Sep 25, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),This emerging zoonosis, which can cause meningitis, septicemia, endocarditis, permanent hearing loss, toxic shock syndrome, and death, has been most
DOG PAWSE: Exploring 'reflexive resonance' in dogs - 10 Sep 2007
Attleboro Sun Chronicle,My hypothesis is not the same thing as zoonosis, whereby animals and people can pass diseases such as rabies and staph infections between one another.
Recent CU-Boulder Graduate Offers Advice After Bout Of West Nile Virus - Sep 5, 2007
CU Boulder News & Events,For more information about West Nile, call the Colorado Health Emergency Line at 1 (877) 462-2911 or visit http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/wnv/.
'Don't panic' - Aug 30, 2007
Times Record News,...“Don’t panic,� stressed Susan Morris, zoonosis administrator with the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District. “It’s just an indicator that it’s
Revised Bluetongue control strategy published - Aug 23, 2007
netPR.pl (komunikaty prasowe),It is not a zoonosis and cannot infect humans. 4. Clinical signs in sheep may include: fever; swelling of the head and neck; inflammation and ulceration of
Pet Owners Say "Yes" to Exempt Dogs and Cats from Rabies Vaccinations - Aug 16, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),According to Dr. Tom J. Sidwa, DVM., Manager, Zoonosis Control Branch, State Public Health Veterinarian, Texas Department of State Health Services,
Lily Allen’s Work Visa Revoked, Foot-in-Mouth Disease Feared - 09 Aug 2007
Postcards from the Pug Bus (satire),Foot-in-mouth disease is a zoonosis—a disease of animals that is communicable to humans. It crosses the species barrier with difficulty and “with little
Death May Have Been Caused By Pets - Aug 1, 2007
Lex 18,The woman's doctor then called the Jessamine County Health Department about a possible case of zoonosis, which are diseases that humans can catch from
Report: Fewer rabies cases in East Texas - Jul 20, 2007
News Journal,Most were in West Texas, said James H. Wright, regional zoonosis veterinarian with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Pet Owners Say "Yes" to Exempt Dogs and Cats from Rabies Vaccinations - Aug 3, 2007
Emediawire (press release),According to Dr. Tom J. Sidwa, DVM., Manager, Zoonosis Control Branch, State Public Health Veterinarian, Texas Department of State Health Services,
Eek-a-mouse - Aug 2, 2007
Colorado Daily,BoulderCountyHealth.org and to the state health department site at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ dc/zoonosis/hanta/hantafaq.html or call the Colorado HELP
Defense Mechanism Found In Infected Ticks May Protect Against ... - Jul 16, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...(Credit: iStockphoto/Günther Blumenstock) Babesiosis is a well-recognized disease worldwide and recently gained increased attention as an emerging zoonosis.
West Nile carriers thriving - Jul 21, 2007
Grand Junction Sentinel,...“With the activity on the eastern slope, we definitely have our eyes and ears open to what is going on here in Mesa County,� said Thomas Orr, zoonosis
News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology - Jul 18, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Babesiosis is a well-recognized disease worldwide and recently gained increased attention as an emerging zoonosis. Transmitted to animals and humans by
Two Dead From Hantavirus In Southern Colorado - Jul 12, 2007
KKTV 11 News,...can also be found on the department’s Web page at www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/hanta/hantafaq.html or toll-free at the CO-HELP at 1-877-462-2911.
Unclaimed pooches - Jul 11, 2007
Times Record News,By Carmen Castro/Times Record News Susan Morris, zoonosis administrator for the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District, said her animal control
Prionics Launches Highly Sensitive Test for Trichinellosis ... - Jul 11, 2007
Earthtimes.orgTrichinellosis is a zoonosis with a worldwide prevalence that can affect humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked pork or wild game products.
Mosquitoes On The Prowl - Jul 10, 2007
Tyler Morning Telegraph,Dr. James Wright, a zoonosis veterinarian with the Department of State Health Services, agreed. "We're approaching the time of year when we see most of our
Texas’ first confirmed West Nile case this year in Valley - Jul 10, 2007
Monitor,...mosquito population and high temperatures, which encourage the virus’ growth, said Laura Robinson, zoonosis-control veterinarian for DSHS Region 11.
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