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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl  Most diseases are species specific however, there are several diseases that cross species.
H1N1 is unique in that it is a 3-species hybrid with unusual adaptation capabilities, and has crossed the boundaries on several different species to date.
Both bacterial and viral infections have outer protein shells which enable them to attach to receptor cells in their intended infectee. This match allows them to evolve and mutate to adapt to the new species.
They are not alone however. Fungal infections such as ringworm, parasites such as round worm, and bacterial infections such as leptospirosis are also transferrable between dogs and humans.
All in all though, you and your family have a better chance of picking something infectious up from your dog than the other way around. |
Thanks for that! good information
