"What do you do if your dog gets sprayed by a skunk? For one thing, don't bring it into the house. That's a lesson Megan Schickedanz of Palatine learned the hard way when her 4-year-old pet German Shepherd mix, Quimby, got skunked last Thursday night. “We [...]
Geographic Association of Rickettsia felis-Infected Opossums with Human Murine Typhus, Texas Murine typhus is a more common infectious diseases in south Texas. Often the disease is mild and unrecognized; however, it can be severe and even fatal. The severity of murine typhus infection has been [...]
Diseases Spread by Bats Bats play an important role in our ecosystem. However, they are also associated with diseases deadly to humans. Learn how you can stay safe when bats are near. Several highly fatal diseases have been linked to bats. Rabies is perhaps the most [...]
Raccoons are common problems in North America. In addition to rabies, these pests can spread several diseases and germs to humans. Even if you don't have a raccoon infestation within your home, it's important to be aware of raccoon families that might be present on your [...]