South Carolina families exposed to a rare bacterial organism from dogs

Two South Carolina families, several of their pets, and veterinarians were all exposed to dangerous bacteria after caring for an infected dog and her puppies.

A stray dog taken in by a foster family followed by a permanent family was found to be harboring the , leading to the death of her offsrping and infertility.

B canis can be transmitted to people through contaminated canine bodily fluids. The CDC reports the foster family who took in the dog handled her aborted puppies without wearing protective equipment, prompting fears they could have been infected.

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