DISEASE & VECTOR
INFORMATION & REPORTS
There are a variety of diseases,
vectors and biological issues that are of concerns to citizens of the state of
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is
found mostly in the rainforest countries of central and west Africa. In
1970, monkeypox was identified as the cause of a
smallpox-like illness in humans in remote African locations. In early June
2003, monkeypox was reported among several residents
in the
· Monkeypox Information for Pet Owners (Courtesy NC Dept of
Agriculture)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has recently
been reported in Asia, North America, and
· Tennessee Health
Department SARS Information
· U. S. Department
of State Travel Advisories Related to SARS
- USDA- APHIS West
Nile Virus Status Updates
- State of Tennessee
Health Dept. West Nile Information
- Current Infection Distribution Maps
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Bio-Terrorism
Related Issues
· Latest Information on
Anthrax Issues (CDC)
· Agricultural
BioTerrorism (USDA-APHIS)
Foot & Mouth Disease
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Foot-and-mouth
disease (FMD) is a severe, highly communicable viral disease of cattle and
swine. It also affects sheep, goats, deer, and other cloven-hooved ruminants. The disease is characterized by
fever and blister-like lesions followed by erosions on the tongue and lips,
in the mouth, on the teats, and between the hooves. Many affected animals
recover, but the disease leaves them debilitated. It causes severe losses in
the production of meat and milk. Because it spreads widely and rapidly
and because it has grave economic as well as clinical consequences, FMD is
one of the animal diseases that livestock owners dread most. |
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· TN Department of Agriculture Information on FMD
Fire Ants
Imported Fire Ants
(IFA) were accidentally introduced into the
