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Study indicates that dogs may harbor, transmit human norovirus
Mar 1, 2012
By: Stephanie Skernivitz
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
NATIONAL REPORT ? Recent research has shown that canines can carry norovirus (NoV), which is a primary cause of gastroenteritis in the United States and a major cause of diarrheal disease among people.
According to novel research published online in the Journal of Clinical Virology on Jan. 12, 2012, study findings showed that the canine may transmit human strains of norovirus to people within the pet's home environment. It's a notable finding, considering that virus transmission typically happens through the fecal-oral route from one human to another or via infected food, water or surface areas...
Study indicates that dogs may harbor, transmit human norovirus
Mar 1, 2012
By: Stephanie Skernivitz
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
NATIONAL REPORT ? Recent research has shown that canines can carry norovirus (NoV), which is a primary cause of gastroenteritis in the United States and a major cause of diarrheal disease among people.
According to novel research published online in the Journal of Clinical Virology on Jan. 12, 2012, study findings showed that the canine may transmit human strains of norovirus to people within the pet's home environment. It's a notable finding, considering that virus transmission typically happens through the fecal-oral route from one human to another or via infected food, water or surface areas...