Rare Rabbit-Linked Disease Sparks Health Alert in Colorado

Public health officials in Larimer County, Colorado, confirmed on June 9 that tularemia was detected in a deceased rabbit, signaling an elevated risk for human exposure as summer outdoor activities peak. The bacterial disease spreads through contact with infected wildlife, insect bites, or contaminated environmental dust, prompting officials to urge residents to use insect repellent … Read more

Health Officials Confirm First Case of Hantavirus in North America Stemming from Infected Cruise Ship

The New Era of Zoonotic Spillovers: What the Hantavirus Outbreak Tells Us About Future Health Risks The recent reports of Hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship serve as a stark reminder that the boundary between animal and human health is increasingly porous. While Hantavirus has long been known as a rare, rodent-borne … Read more