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A microbiologic study of the urban gray squirrel.

F H White, G L Hoff, W J Bigler

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |October 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Urban gray squirrels show no signs of significant bacterial or viral infections. This study found these common city animals were remarkably free of disease agents transmissible to humans or other animals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Science
    • Wildlife Health
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Urban wildlife, such as gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), can serve as reservoirs for zoonotic diseases.
    • Understanding the health status of urban squirrel populations is crucial for public health and ecological balance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of bacterial, viral, and serologic infections in urban gray squirrels.
    • To determine if these squirrels harbor pathogens of significance to human or animal health.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted bacteriologic, virologic, and serologic examinations on 180 urban gray squirrels over a 1-year period.
    • Tested for a range of infectious agents including leptospires, enteric bacteria, rickettsial agents, Francisella tularensis, and arthropod-borne viruses.

    Main Results:

    • No evidence of infections with leptospires, enteric or other bacteria, rickettsial agents, Francisella tularensis, or arthropod-borne viruses was found.
    • The examined squirrel population demonstrated a notable absence of significant bacterial or viral pathogens.

    Conclusions:

    • Urban gray squirrels in this metropolitan area were found to be remarkably free of important bacterial and viral infections.
    • The study suggests a low risk of disease transmission from this specific urban squirrel population to humans and other animals.

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