Health
Cats carry diseases that can be deadly to humans, and it’s costing Australia $6 billion every year – The Conversation AU
When cats were introduced to Australia, they brought several diseases with them. These diseases are taking a big toll on human health and the economy — but ther…
Toxoplasmosis, cat roundworm and cat scratch disease are caused by pathogens that depend on cats pets or feral for part of their life cycle. But these diseases can be passed to humans, sometimes with severe health consequences.
In our study published today in the journal Wildlife Research, we looked at the rates of these diseases in Australia, their health effects, and the costs to our economy.
Professor Sarah Legge discusses the key findings of the study.
Based on findings from a large numb…
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