In this week’s One Health roundup: Why this year’s hantavirus and West Nile virus outbreaks could be a sign of things to come; rabies encroaches on Australia, which is currently free of the virus; concerns about human-to-pet transmission of influenza; and much, much more.
As always, thanks for reading, and have a happy and healthy weekend!
Hantavirus in Yosemite may be shape of things to come
USA Today
Within reach of Australia: Rabies is now present only 350 kilometres from northern Australia
Phys.Org
East Bay man dies from rabies believed to be contracted from a bat
San Jose Mercury News
SARS-related virus probe turns to animals
CBC News (Canada)
Veterinarians Warn About Dangerous Disease For Dogs And Humans
KAKE-TV (Kan.)
The Next Pandemic: Why It Will Come from Wildlife
Yale Environment 360
Report details Ohio H3N2v cases, cautions about pig barns
CIDRAP News (Minn.)
Study: Most flu infections in fair pigs were unapparent
CIDRAP News (Minn.)
Onset of flu season raises concerns about human-to-pet transmission
Phys.Org
Fish to shrink as global warming leaves them gasping for oxygen
Chicago Tribune
‘Dog-Tor’ In House At The Children’s Hospital
CBS Denver
Penn Researchers Show Relationship With Working Dogs Protect Handlers From PTSD
Penn News