{"id":826,"date":"2020-04-16T17:36:28","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T17:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raccoonremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2020-04-16T17:36:28","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T17:36:28","slug":"raccoons-can-spread-these-3-zoonotic-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raccoonremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/raccoons-can-spread-these-3-zoonotic-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Raccoons Can Spread These 3 Zoonotic Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Any disease that can be transferred from animal to human is a zoonotic disease, or zoonosis<\/em>. The most common animals that are known to carry and spread zoonosis include skunks, bats, opossum, fox, coyote, and the most popular, raccoons. Raccoons are common carriers of the Rabies Virus, Leptospirosis, roundworm, and more. They can transmit these diseases to both humans and other animals, including pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn more about these three common zoonotic raccoon diseases, and what to do if you have a raccoon problem on your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Protect Yourself<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Vaccinations are a great method of protection against accidental contamination of zoonoses, especially if you live near a wooded area or an area that is highly populated with wildlife, frequently participate in outdoor activities, or work with animals. Also, be sure to ever attempt touching catching, trapping, harming, or provoking wildlife. You cannot predict what a wild animal will do, and what they are infected with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2776 Rabies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rabies virus is a well-known infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. Raccoons are common carrier of rabies, which is a virus that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure or treatment for this viral disease if an animal is infected. As for humans, treatments are available, and effective so long as medical attention is received early on. Very few humans have died from rabies. It is transmitted through an infected raccoon\u2019s saliva entering the bloodstream. Usually a raccoon bites a mammal, and the saliva enters their bloodstream, thus leading to infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Leptospirosis <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is commonly transmitted via infected urine. Raccoons are common carriers, as well as, dogs, pigs, cattle, and rodents. It is common for humans to not show any symptoms at all, but still pass it on to others, while others will become seriously ill. Infection occurs when a mammal comes into contact with soil, water, or food that has been contaminated with infected urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Roundworm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scientifically referred to as Baylisascaris Procyonis<\/em>, Raccoon roundworm is a common parasitic disease that can be passed from raccoon to human or pet. It travels through the intestinal tract, and can settle someone underneath the surface of the skin. There are treatments and vaccinations used for raccoon roundworm infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You Have Raccoon Problems…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have raccoons in the attic, or somewhere else inside your home, it is extremely dangerous to use poison to get rid of them. The safest and quickest course of action for removing raccoons is using a licensed raccoon removal service in your area. Contact them for emergency raccoon removal, and they will extract the raccoons and relocate them to a faraway, safe habitat. From there, they can offer cleanup and restoration services for any residual raccoon damages and mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who to Trust for Safe Raccoon Removal<\/strong> in Louisville<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call 502-553-7622<\/strong> if you are experiencing raccoon problems in Louisville, Kentucky. We offer residential and commercial raccoon removal and control<\/a>, as well as, raccoon proofing and prevention, minor restorations for raccoon damages, raccoon cleanup, and much more. We may even be able to perform homeowners\u2019 insurance claim work. Request a free estimate or advice, anytime. Request a free estimate, anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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