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Raccoon Roundworm Cases Reported in South Bay
UPDATES
The Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health is looking into two human
cases of a rare parasitic infection carried
by raccoons.
Baylisascaris procyonis is a parasite that
lives in the intestines of raccoons; it does
not make them sick, but their feces can
carry the parasite's eggs.
The two cases of the disease, also known
as raccoon roundworm, were detected
in the South Bay region of L.A. County,
officials said.
" While Baylisascaris is rare in people and
the risk to the general public is low at
this time, it is concerning because a large
number of raccoons live near people, and
the infection rate in raccoons is likely high, "
Public Health said in news release.
In humans, the parasite can infect the spinal
cord, brain and eyes, and it can lead to
swelling of the brain and eye disease.
People can become infected if they eat
soil, dirt or material contaminated with
infected raccoon feces. The infection can
also be contracted through contaminated
water.
" Young children and developmentally
disabled persons are at highest risk for
infection as they may be more likely to put
contaminated fingers, soil, objects or even
animal feces into their mouths by mistake, "
health officials said.
Dogs and cats can become infected if they
eat contaminated materials, but such infection
is rare. " Infected cats cannot transmit
it in their feces, " a health official said, " and
dogs rarely do. "
Higher Avian Flu Rates
Reported in California Herds
Farmers and veterinarians say avian influenza
infections seem to be more severe
in California dairy herds than in other
states. Meanwhile, the state health department
reports that a third farmworker has
tested positive after mild symptoms of
conjunctivitis.
Farms' reports to the California Dairy
Quality Assurance Program indicate that
50% to 60% of animals in affected herds
contract the virus and 10% to 15% die,
compared with data from the American
Veterinary Medical Association that shows
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about 10% of cows in affected herds
develop signs, and fewer than 2% die.
CNN reported that some scientists
wonder if an adapting virus could increase
severity or if heat or other environmental
factors may be to blame.
Midwest Veterinary Supply
To Acquire Victor Medical
Midwest Veterinary Supply has agreed to
purchase Victor Medical Company, a distributor
of veterinary products in Arizona,
California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and
Washington. Terms were not disclosed.
" By acquiring Victor Medical, Midwest Veterinary
Supply will be able to immediately
offer their customers a larger portfolio of
products and services they can access to
better serve their patients, " Minnesotabased
Midwest reported.
Purina Partners with UC Davis
On Urinary Stone Analysis
Nestlé Purina PetCare has awarded a
five-year, $1 million grant to support the
University of California, Davis, School of
Veterinary Medicine's G.V. Ling Urinary
Stone Analysis Laboratory.
The lab will accept up to 800 stones a year
for a free analysis.
" By utilizing data submitted and analyzed
by the USAL, researchers hope to gain a
better understanding of urolithiasis management
and abnormal tissue mineralization, "
Purina said.
FIP Treatments Available
Now From Wedgewood
Wedgewood Pharmacy has added molnupiravir
to its formulary as a first- and
second-line therapy for feline infectious
peritonitis. It is available in both a customflavored
oral oil suspension and precisely
dosed capsules.
" Wedgewood will be the first U.S. veterinary
compounding pharmacy to offer
feline-friendly formulations of molnupiravir
in a variety of doses designed to combat
the different forms of FIP, " the company
reported.
More information is available at https://
www.wedgewood.com/molnupiravir/.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pulse - November 2024
Chapter Meetings & Calendar
President’s Perspective
Pulsepoints
SCVMA Profile
FEATURE STORY
Practical Pathology
UC Davis Update
Updates
Tools for Success
Industry Insights
Angel Fund
AVMA Diplomates
Resources
Disease Table
From the SCVMA Office
Pulse - November 2024 - Cover1
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Pulse - November 2024 - Chapter Meetings & Calendar
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Pulse - November 2024 - President’s Perspective
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Pulse - November 2024 - SCVMA Profile
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Pulse - November 2024 - FEATURE STORY
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Pulse - November 2024 - Practical Pathology
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