Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Dogs and other companion animals such as ferrets could be carriers of several types of deadly flu viruses, a new study in Korea revealed. People and animals are typically capable of carrying viruses, bacteria, and fungi, but a scientist from Korea University has called for stricter monitoring of dogs and other companion animals because they could be carriers of human influenza strains.
"Until now, dogs were considered neglected hosts in the field of flu research," said Dr. Daesub Song, an
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