The spread of a disease known as canine brucellosis originated at a commercial breeding center and was discovered by veterinarians at AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in Iowa. This disease is zoonotic, meaning that humans can also contract it, causing flu-like symptoms and can involve the nervous system, eyes, and heart. The risk is particularly high for vets and breeders who frequently come in contact with blood, tissues, and fluids during the birthing process.
While the contraction of canine brucellosis is rare for typical pet owners, author Christina Maxouris emphasizes that everyone should take caution when handling animals. She makes it very clear that she believes in rescuing pets from a shelter rather than buying from a breeder, even making a call to action to future pet owners at the end of the article.
The recent outbreak of measles in young children reminds me of this issue. While it's rarer for adults to contract measles, it's still important for them to protect themselves, just as it is for regular dog owners to protect themselves from canine brucellosis despite its rarity. The spread of this disease can also relate to the spread of diseases to Native Americans as Spanish and European peoples conquered the Americas.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/13/health/iowa-dogs-transmittable-disease/index.html
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