Many serious diseases, called zoonoses, can be spread from wildlife to humans. Some diseases have devastating consequences. Learning about wildlife diseases and public health is important. The potential for disease transmission is an important issue, not only if you have a problem with wayward wildlife on your property, but also if you end up with a wildlife issue in your home or business, or you simply spend time enjoying the great outdoors.
Lyme Disease in San Bernardino County
Viral and Bacterial Diseases
Leptospirosis-Dogs (Vaccinate to Keep Your Dogs Healthy)
Plague
Plague Found in Ground Squirrels-San Diego
Campground Closed After Ground Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague-Los Angeles County
Plague Detected in Lake Tahoe Area
CDC: Reported Cases of Human Plague in the United States 1970-2012
Plague Ecology in the United States
Bubonic Plague Exposure Found in San Jacinto Mountains Squirrels (Riverside County)
Plague Closes Three Campgrounds Near Wrightwood
Other Flea and Tick-Borne Diseases
Common Source Outbreak of Relapsing Fever — Big Bear California
Diseases transmitted to Humans by Internal Parasites
Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris)
In the event of an outbreak it is critical that the origin of the original disease is located. These diseases are often detected when dead or dying animals are found, wildlife management officials notice irregular animal behavior, or when regular surveillance testing by state or county officials reveals the presence of diseases in wildlife. If animals have been released to other areas, there is no way to determine the initial location of an outbreak. Don’t be the vector-do not trap and release wild animals!
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