Today is World Rabies Day, so we begin our One Health roundup with a series of articles on global rabies eradication efforts, as well domestic cases identified here in the United States. Other headlines include the latest news in the hantavirus investigation at Yosemite National Park, the importance of parasite control to protect not only your pets but the people in your household as well, a look at how research into pain treatment for dogs may also benefit humans, and much more.
As always, thanks for reading, and have a happy and healthy weekend!
World Rabies Day 2012
Alabama Public Radio
Target: Rabies-free Bangladesh by 2020
bdnews24.com (Bangladesh)
Rabies continues to haunt population in Pakistan
The International News (Pakistan)
SC health officials urging rabies awareness
NECN
Maine reports first rabid pet dog in almost a decade
Bangor Daily News (Maine)
Kitten tests positive for rabies in Henry County
MyFoxAtlanta.com
Hantavirus outbreak puzzles experts
San Francisco Chronicle
Yosemite hantavirus outbreak may offer clues to rare disease
Chicago Tribune
Pets Share Owners’ Diseases
Scientific American
Don’t worm out of deworming your pets
Highline Times (Wash.)
Will that pet turtle make you sick?
Washington Post
A healthy bond: By improving pain treatment, therapy in dogs, research offers medical insight for humans
Kansas State University News