More Than 200 People Infected In National Parasite Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday an update on the parasite outbreak that has infected more than 200 Americans nationwide. There has been a dramatic increase in cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States since April. according to to the CDC. As of June 20, 210 people have been confirmed to […]
WAHS on alert after outbreak at Mohave Animal Shelter | Local News Stories
The Western Arizona Humane Society remains vigilant this month after the Mojave County Animal Shelter announced an outbreak of feline parvovirus on its property. However, humanitarian officials said the disease is unlikely to spread to shelters in Lake Havasu. The Mojave County facility in Kingman announced it was suspending all cats and kittens for the […]
Mohave County suspends cat adoptions, intakes amid virus outbreak
Mojave County — The Mojave County Animal Shelter has announced a temporary suspension of cat and kitten adoptions and adoptions through at least July 1. The suspension follows the recent outbreak of feline parvovirus, also known as feline parvo, which is highly contagious and potentially life-threatening, especially for unvaccinated kittens. A statement announcing the new […]
Cat/Kitten Intake Moratorium Initiated at County Animal Shelter Due to Cat Parvo Outbreak In Effect Until July 1, 2023 | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California
Mojave County, Arizona (June 13, 2023) – Following the recent outbreak of feline parvovirus (feline parvo), and on the advice of the county’s contract veterinarian, the Mojave County Animal Shelter will begin immediately and all cats / Pause kitten breeding. This will allow shelters to thoroughly clean cat rooms and accommodate the number of cats […]
Maricopa County animal shelter temporarily closed due to potential disease outbreak – KION546
Tianna Morimoto Click here for updates on this story Mesa, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — The Maricopa County Department of Animal Care and Control has announced the temporary closure of the East Valley Sanctuary due to a possible outbreak of illness among dogs. According to the MCACC, eight dogs in a shelter at 2630 West Rio […]
West Nile virus season is coming to AZ; here’s how to repel outbreak
The 2021 West Nile virus outbreak in Maricopa County was the highest in years, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. that year, The county reported the fifth and largest West Nile virus outbreak with 1,487 reported cases, including 1,014 hospitalizations and 101 deaths.In 2021, according to CDC data: Statewide, […]
Unprecedented Outbreak of West Nile Virus — Maricopa County, Arizona, 2021
Research and results WNV, an arthropod-borne arbovirus, is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected Culex pipiens and is the leading cause of domestically acquired arboviral infections in the United States (1). Infection by blood transfusion is also possible. Since 2005, the Food and Drug Administration has recommended his WNV nucleic acid testing of combined […]
Weed warriors take aim at Tucson’s largest stinknet outbreak so far
To the untrained eye, the drab dirt land near Stone Avenue and Prince Road seems to be splashed with welcome spring colors. But for weed warrior Tony Figueroa, this newly sprouted field of distinctive yellow wildflowers is a battlefield. Mr. Figueroa spent several hours last week spraying herbicide on Tucson’s newest and largest stinkbug, a […]
Spores from *The Last of Us* will not cause an outbreak in Phoenix. Doctor Explains | State
brain health Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis states, “…three fungal infections that everyone in America should know about.” In the news: Last of Us sparked a frenzy about foodborne fungal infections. good news: your possibilities become a clicker Zero! Key Point: Flour fungi are somewhat common and can make people sick. Strains such as Aspergillus […]
Spores from *The Last of Us* will not cause an outbreak in Sierra Vista. Doctor Explains | State
brain health Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis states, “…three fungal infections that everyone in America should know about.” In the news: Last of Us sparked a frenzy about foodborne fungal infections. good news: your possibilities become a clicker Zero! Key Point: Flour fungi are somewhat common and can make people sick. Strains such as Aspergillus […]
