Monkeypox Can Spread To Pet Dogs, Doctors Report

The video discusses the first known case of a dog infected with monkeypox, believed to have contracted the virus from its human owners in France. The infection was detailed in The Lancet, highlighting the zoonotic nature of monkeypox, which can spread between animals and humans. The CDC emphasizes the importance of limiting contact between infected humans and pets to prevent further transmission. While the risk of household pet transmission remains low, the video stresses the need for awareness as monkeypox continues to spread globally, with over 38,000 human cases reported.

What was the initial symptom observed in the Italian Greyhound that led to testing for monkeypox?

• Loss of appetite

• Coughing and sneezing

• Excessive barking

• Pustules like rash on its belly

What does it mean when a disease is described as zoonotic?

• It can only affect humans

• It can spread between animals and humans

• It is a disease that cannot be transmitted

• It is a disease that affects only wild animals

What is the significance of the monkeypox case in France?

• It was the first case in a wild animal

• It was the first case in a domesticated animal

• It was the first case in a bird

• It was the first case in a human

Which of the following is NOT recommended for pet owners with monkeypox?

• Avoiding kissing and licking

• Providing food and water to pets

• Sleeping with their pets

• Reducing close contact like hugging

How many people have been infected with monkeypox globally according to the transcript?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 38,000

• 12,000