Exotic Incident #576
Incident Date:
06/30/2003
Location:
, KS - USA
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Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Prairie Dog
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC.
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