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"First North American Case of 'Staggering Disease' Found in Colorado Mountain Lion"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KKTV

The first case of rustrela virus, or "staggering disease," in North America has been reported in a Colorado mountain lion. The virus, which causes a usually fatal neurologic syndrome, was identified after a sick mountain lion from Douglas County was euthanized and analyzed. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, along with researchers, are now monitoring for further cases and collaborating with European scientists to understand the virus's spread.

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First North American Case of 'Staggering Disease' Found in Colorado Mountain Lion

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Denver 7 Colorado News

A mountain lion euthanized in Colorado last year was confirmed to be the first case of "staggering disease" in North America, caused by the rustrela virus. The virus, previously identified in domestic cats in Europe, was confirmed through collaboration with German researchers. The prevalence of the virus in domestic and wild populations remains unknown.

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