Team sequences and mines genome of the pathogen Babesia duncani ‘Tis the season for hiking now that spring has arrived and temperatures are on the upswing. But with hikes come insect bites and on the increase in North America is babesiosis, a malaria-like disease spread especially between May and October by a tick. Recent research […]
Fast Facts about Dog Bites: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: nearly 4.5 million people are bit by dogs each year and 800,000 receive medical attention; Nearly half of those bitten are children; Children are not only more likely to be bitten by a dog but are also more likely to […]
Alaska State troopers and wildlife troopers in Ketchikan reported that animal control removed a pit bull from the area of Christopher Road on Monday after it attacked an elderly man out on a walk in that location. Troopers received a call at 1:50 PM on Monday reporting the dog attack, and North Tongass EMS responded […]