
Prayers for Hailey,Abby,and her little new born twins!
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Zoonosis
Working in Wildlife Rehab,
I learned about the things that could make me sick....Wild animals, and domesticated ones also carry many things that can be very harmful to humans.
Salmonellosis is perhaps the single most infamous zoonosis (disease that can be transmitted from animals to people) associated with reptiles. Over 200 types of Salmonella have been isolated from reptiles, including aquatic turtles, land tortoises, lizards, snakes and crocodilians. All of these types of Salmonella are considered dangerous to people.
Skunks also can carry Rabies..It was a no no to take in a sick or baby Skunk but,I did.... we just want tell anyone!LOL She was like a little baby kitten.
Very sweet,and I could not just throw her away but,I can advise you not to do what I did because it is risky, and not a smart thing to do!
Bats are one animal more prone to carry Rabies!
In modern days, zoonoses are of practical interest because they are often previously unrecognized diseases or have increased virulence in populations lacking immunity. The West Nile virus appeared in the United States in 1999 in the New York City area, and moved through the country in the summer of 2002, causing much distress. Bubonic plague is a zoonotic disease, as are salmonella, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Lyme disease.
Similarly, in recent times avian influenza and West Nile virus have spilled over into human populations probably due to interactions between the carrier host and domestic animals. Highly mobile animals such as bats and birds may present a greater risk of zoonotic transmission than other animals due to the ease with which they can move into areas of human habitation.
I do think I worried more about the worms that could come from Raccoons more than any other thing. At one time I had in my care at least 12 plus Raccoons, from new born to half grow.
I always made it a point to wash my hands good after being around them! It was horrible to think of a worm migrating through your body, and winding up in your brain...It was a scary thought.

In humans, the disease is difficult to diagnose. Children are most susceptible to this parasite since they are more apt to place contaminated objects or soil in their mouth. The presence of larvae or the lesions caused by them in the eye are signs most readily seen by a physician. Symptoms may include drowsiness, confusion, loss of muscle coordination or decreased head control. Humans may have permanent nervous disabilities or vision loss and in severe cases, blindness or death may occur.

Dixie