"We hypothesize a real canine disease," say doctors. The spread of the monkeypox virus has surprised specialists since its unexpected outbreak in Europe and the United States in May. Now, a case study published in The Lancet has altered the picture once more. A case has been proven in a pet dog for the first time, and it was most likely caught from the owners. It was … [Read more...] about For The First Time, Monkeypox Has Been Confirmed in a Pet Dog
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For The First Time, Leprosy in Wild Chimps Has Been Confirmed
Scientists have verified the first occurrences of leprosy in wild chimpanzees, a bacterial illness that usually affects humans. Although it's unclear how the chimps contracted the virus, experts believe the findings indicate that leprosy is considerably more prevalent in chimps and other wild animals than previously thought. The findings were published in the journal … [Read more...] about For The First Time, Leprosy in Wild Chimps Has Been Confirmed