Category: Infectious Disease Posts

Leptospirosis: A Continued Threat

Posted On By Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPMcomment

Sea lions in California are once again battling a debilitating and fatal disease.  This disease affects multiple species, including humans.  It may sound like the next zombie apocalypse heading our way, but in truth, it’s a very old disease. Leptospirosis was first described in 1883.  Since that time, the bacteria have been found across the […]

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AFB: A Threat to All of American Agriculture

Posted On By Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPMcomment

We have discussed many aspects of agriculture and food safety.  There remains one species of food producing animals who rarely get the credit they deserve.  This group forms the backbone of many sectors of agriculture, and often go unnoticed.  While they do give their lives to provide subsistence for humans, we do not eat them.  […]

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FOVAD the ONLY way to contract infectious disease

Posted On By Christopher Lee DVM MPH DACVPMcomment
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When the impossible becomes possible, fear ensues When Hannibal, his army, and approximately 40 elephants geared for battle crossed the Alps into Italy, he struck fear into the heart of Rome. At the time the Romans and virtually everyone except Hannibal believed the Alps represented a natural and complete barrier to invasion. When the impossible […]

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