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Can infected dogs or cats be carriers and transmitters of West Nile virus to humans?

April 26, 2017carriers Cats humans Infected transmitters virus West Nile

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Can infected dogs or cats be carriers and transmitters of West Nile virus to humans?

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West Nile virus is predominantly transmitted by infected mosquitoes. There is no evidence that dogs and cats can transmit West Nile virus to humans. Veterinarians should take normal infection control precautions when caring for animals suspected of having West Nile virus or any other viral infection.