"Rapid Spread of Dog Respiratory Illness Raises Concerns Across Multiple States"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Cases of a mystery dog respiratory illness, known as Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (aCIRDC), have been reported in at least 16 states across the United States. The illness, which causes symptoms such as cough, fever, and lethargy, has spread from the West Coast to the East Coast and Great Lakes regions. The cause of the illness is still unknown, and treatment is limited to addressing symptoms. The University of New Hampshire's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has identified a potential bacterium responsible for the sickness, but further research is needed to isolate the common cause. There is currently no evidence of the illness being zoonotic, meaning it cannot be spread from animals to people.