Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pet dog infected with Hendra virus in NSW outbreak
By Halim, Sherly et al.·Published in Public health research & practice·2015·Communicable Diseases Branch, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outbreak-related Hendra virus infection in a NSW pet dog.
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Plain-English summary
A pet dog in New South Wales was diagnosed with Hendra virus infection after being in close contact with an infected horse during an outbreak. The dog was unvaccinated, and this case highlighted the risk of transmission from horses to pets. Following the diagnosis, health officials adjusted their public health strategies to better manage Hendra virus infections in both animals and humans. The dog's specific treatment details were not mentioned, but the case emphasizes the importance of vaccination and awareness during outbreaks.
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Abstract
Hendra virus (HeV) infection is a zoonosis of importance in Australia. An outbreak of HeV occurred on the mid-north coast region of New South Wales (NSW) in June and July 2013. Four unvaccinated horses on four separate properties were confirmed to have HeV infection. A pet dog that had close contact with one of the horses was also confirmed to be infected with HeV. This paper documents the response to the canine infection and the resulting change to the public health management of HeV infection.
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