Authorities Warn of Dangerous Disease Transmitted Through Cats — Daily MailMinnesota officials are seriously concerned about an outbreak of tularemia, an infectious disease that resembles typhoid fever in its course.
The North Star State has already recorded 21 cases of the infection this year, matching the total number of incidents from all of last year.
Infections are also on the rise across the country, with a 60% increase in cases from 2011 to 2019.
Medics say the reason for this spike is the growing contact between cats and wild animals. Pets are picking up the infection from hares, rabbits, and voles, and can then pass it on to their owners.
The disease begins with a sudden spike in temperature to 38.5 - 40°C, severe headache, and dizziness. The infection is treated with antibiotics, but if treatment is not started in time, deadly sepsis can develop.
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