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B. melitensis is the most virulent and invasive species; it usually infects goats and occasionally sheep. B. suis is of intermediate virulence and chiefly infects pigs. Symptoms include profuse sweating and joint and muscle pain. Brucellosis has been recognized in animals and humans since the early 20th century. [7] [8]
Saliva from an infected animal can also transmit rabies if the saliva comes into contact with the eyes, mouth, or nose. [1] Globally, dogs are the most common animal involved. [ 1 ] In countries where dogs commonly have the disease, more than 99% of rabies cases in humans are the direct result of dog bites . [ 11 ]
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The disease is most common in tropical areas of the world but may occur anywhere. [7] Outbreaks may arise after heavy rainfall. [7] The disease was first described by physician Adolf Weil in 1886 in Germany. [17] [18] Infected animals may have no, mild or severe symptoms. [19] These may vary by the type of animal.
The disease spreads from one animal to another by contact with infected feces or ingestion of infected tissue. Diarrhea , which may become bloody in severe cases, is the primary symptom. Most animals infected with coccidia are asymptomatic , but young or immunocompromised animals may suffer severe symptoms and death.
The worms pose a risk of "transmission to humans and domestic animals," according to a new research paper published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Emerging Infectious Diseases ...
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or hoof-and-mouth disease (HMD) is an infectious and sometimes fatal viral disease that primarily effects even-toed ungulates, including domestic and wild bovids. [1] [2] The virus causes a high fever lasting two to six days, followed by blisters inside the mouth and near the hoof that may rupture and cause lameness.