Diseases from Wildlife
In most of the United States, it is against the law for you to own any wild animals or non-human primates (monkeys) without a permit. However, people sometimes come into contact with these animals. Like other animals, wild animals and primates ... [... more]
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Cryptosporidium Infection and Animals
Cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis) (krip-toe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis) is a parasitic disease caused by Cryptosporidium parvum. It usually causes a mild to severe infection of the gastrointestinal system, including watery diarrhea, fever, ... [... more]
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NIAID Media Availability: NIAID to Fund Broad Range of Basic HIV Vaccine Discovery Research NIAID Media Availability: NIAID Describes Challenges, Prospects for an HIV Vaccine View the May 30 AIDS Vaccine Research Subcommittee Meeting ... [... more]
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From Fish and Amphibians Diseases
Fish, frogs, toads, and the water they live in can carry bacteria that may cause illness in people. Some people are more likely than others to get diseases from fish and amphibians. A person's age and health status may affect his or her immune ... [... more]
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Kids and Pets: CDC Advice for Staying Healthy and Happy
CDC Press Fact Sheet Kids and Pets: CDC Advice for Staying Healthy and Happy Contact: CDC Division of Media Relations, Phone: (404) 639-3286 CDC experts caution parents, pediatricians, and veterinarians to be aware of the risks that exotic ... [... more]
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Ringworm and Animals
Ringworm is a skin and scalp disease caused by several different kinds of fungi. Ringworm on the scalp usually makes a bald patch of scaly skin. People with ringworm on other parts of their skin can have a ring-shaped rash that is reddish and may ... [... more]
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How to Stay Safe Around Animals
Do you love animals? Lots of kids do. Find out how to stay safe around them in this article for kids. If you have a pet, you know how much fun it can be: watching little fish swim in a tank, seeing a dog catch a ball in its mouth, petting the ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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Got Mice? Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents
Field biologist weighs a deer mouse in a hantavirus investigation. If you find signs of rodents or their droppings in your home, take precautions to clean up the area safely. CDC continues to work with partners nationally to study rodents and the ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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