Published 2 years ago

Dog catches monkeypox from owners after sleeping in their bed

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An Italian greyhound owned by a gay couple has been infected with monkeypox in the first reported case passed from a human to their pet. The French couple, involved in a non-monogamous relationship, are believed to have contracted monkeypox following sexual contact with other men. Researchers call for discussion about isolating pets from people who test positive for virus.

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CTV News

First possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission 'not surprising,' WHO says

The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox -- recently reported in a couple and their pet in Paris -- had been a theoretical risk up till now, said Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for the World Health Organization.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Dog catches monkeypox from owners after sleeping in their bed

Researchers call for discussion about isolating pets from people who test positive for virus

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Family pet tests for monkeypox as first human-to-dog transmission case confirmed

Experts have confirmed the first case of a dog with confirmed monkeypox virus infection in Paris, France that may have been acquired through human transmission - a family pet tested positive for the virus 12 days after its owners began to show symptoms

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

How to protect your pets from monkeypox after 1st-known case of human-to-pet transmission

Monkeypox cases continue to climb across the globe and in the United States, where more than 12,000 Americans have been diagnosed.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

First possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission 'not surprising,' WHO says

The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox -- recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris -- had been a theoretical risk up till now, said Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for the World Health Organization.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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