| Feline plague in New Mexico: risk factors and transmission to humans. | |
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PMID: 3421391 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The epidemiologic features of 60 cases of feline plague from 1977-1985 in New Mexico are reviewed. The most frequent clinical presentation was lethargy, anorexia, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes or abscesses. A history of hunting rodents was reported in 75 per cent of all cases. Five human plague cases were associated with five feline cases. Recommendations are presented for prevention of plague infection and transmission to humans, including restraining cats from roaming and hunting by neutering and keeping them indoors, treating them for fleas, and seeking medical care for febrile illnesses, especially when accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes. |
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Authors:
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M Eidson; L A Tierney; O J Rollag; T Becker; T Brown; H F Hull |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 78 ISSN: 0090-0036 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 1988 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-10-20 Completed Date: 1988-10-20 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1333-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Office of Epidemiology, New Mexico Health and Environment Department, Santa Fe 87504-0968. |
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Animals Cat Diseases / epidemiology, transmission* Cats Fleas / microbiology Humans New Mexico Plague / epidemiology, transmission, veterinary* Risk Factors Seasons |
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