A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreading

5 days ago by ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆ to c/science

It’s just a matter of time before Sporothrix brasiliensis reaches the U.S. a CDC expert says.
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onlinepersona 2 points 5 days ago

Aren't cats spreading another infection that's the cause of "old cat lady" syndrome?

Cats shouldn't be allowed to ro freely anyway. They are an invasive species and kill lots of local animals, especially birds. Austrliateven went so far as culling them

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racoon 8 points 5 days ago

toxoplasmosis?

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onlinepersona 2 points 5 days ago

That's the one!

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