Key points How to remove a tick If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove the tick as soon as possible. Do not

SouKey points What you need to know Rabies is deadly Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can be spread to people and

Key points What it is Sore mouth disease is caused by orf virus, a type of poxvirus. It occurs worldwide, anywhere sheep, goats and similar

Key points What it is Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the scalp, skin, or nails (onychomycosis). It gets its name because it causes

Key points Causes and public health implications Experts from CDC and Universidad del Valle (University of the Valley) discovered influenza A in bats during a

At a glance Background The influenza viruses that cause “horse flu” are “equine influenza viruses” or “EIVs.” EIVs originally spread from birds to horses. Historically,

Key points Effects Causes Cats can be infected with influenza viruses and can spread influenza viruses to each other (cat-to-cat). Though uncommon, cats can be

Key points Signs and symptoms Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, is currently caused by an influenza A(H3N2) virus that spreads in dogs. Dog

Key points Transmission People become infected with Bartonella henselae from the scratch of domestic or feral cats, particularly kittens. Cats can have fleas that carry B. henselae bacteria. These bacteria

What to know Current situation H5 Bird Flu Human Cases in U.S. CDC streamlined H5 bird flu updates with routine influenza data updates and updated