K-State Veterinarian Warns Others to Be Aware of Leptospirosis MANHATTAN — It’S Spring, So Excrete the Bacteria Into the Envi- Lyme Disease and Syphilis

Colby Free Press Monday, May 10, 2004 Page 3 K-State veterinarian warns others to be aware of leptospirosis MANHATTAN — It’s spring, so excrete the bacteria into the envi- Lyme disease and syphilis. There even city dogs can get lepto,” stiffness, weakness, and inflamma- onset of vomiting, which may be that means flowers blooming from ronment continuously or every are more than 300 pathogenic vari- Harkin said. tion of the kidney. In severe cases, proceeded by muscle or joint pain the spring rains and more opportu- once in a while for a few months up eties (serovars), worldwide. His- Humans are also at risk for con- jaundice and death may occur. Cen- or stiffness. Pet owners may mis- nities for leptospirosis to spread to to several years, according to the torically, in the United States, two tracting leptospirosis. Symptoms tral nervous system signs may oc- take this early stage as arthritis and domestic and wild animals. Centers for Disease Control. varieties — canicola and ictero- can be relatively mild and include cur with or without other clinical treat the dog with aspirin or another “Lepto is everywhere,” said Dr. Leptospira varieties have what haemorrhagiae — were primarily flu-like symptoms, ocular pain, red- signs, and organisms may be pre- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Kenneth Harkin, a Kansas State are termed maintenance hosts and responsible for the disease in dogs. ness of the eyes, nasal discharge, sent in the brain tissue for extended drug. University veterinarian and infec- incidental hosts. The incidence of infection from fever, or muscle and joint pain; periods. Chronic leptospirosis is A less frequent symptom seen in tious disease specialist whose re- Maintenance hosts are those ani- these two has declined over the past however, it can progress to more primarily associated with chronic dogs is excessive thirst and urina- search emphasis is on Leptospiro- mal species which serve as a reser- 30 years, most likely due in large severe kidney and liver failure. kidney degeneration. tion. Harkin said pet owners are at sis. voir for the Leptospira organism, measure to vaccination. The in- “Leptospirosis is a zoonotic dis- Shedding of leptospires in the risk because the dog drinks and uri- Harkin said lepto is more preva- and in which transmission is very crease in cases most recently has ease, Harkin said. “You can get it urine may continue for over a year. nates so much that they may do so lent during the spring months rather efficient. Incidental hosts include been due primarily to the varieties from your pet. The bacteria can en- Sometimes pets do not have any in the house, exposing the owner to than winter because of weather con- those species of animals that do not pomona and grippotyphosa. Until ter the body through skin or eyes, symptoms. Common clinical signs the disease. ditions. act as reservoirs, but that can be in- recently no vaccine for these vari- nose, or mouth, especially if the reported in dogs include fever, If caught early, Harkin said treat- “Lepto loves wet soil,” Harkin fected by the organism. The organ- eties was available. skin is broken from a cut or scratch. vomiting, abdominal pain, diar- ment is usually effective and the said. “It’s just too cold in the win- ism replicates in the kidneys of Because of increased building Drinking contaminated water can rhea, refusal to eat, severe weakness survival rate is good. However, time ter.” maintenance hosts and is shed in the and development into areas that also cause infection.” Harkin likens and depression, stiffness, severe is of the essence. Leptospirosis is a bacterial dis- urine. were previously rural, pets may be contracting the disease to being “hit muscle pain, or inability to have “If you let it go for three or five ease that affects humans and ani- Transmission can occur to the exposed to more wildlife, such as by a truck.” puppies. Generally younger ani- days, treat it with the wrong antibi- mal, but according to Harkin, is new host, either maintenance or in- raccoons, skunks, squirrels, opos- Leptospirosis can cause an array mals are more seriously affected otic or with inappropriate fluid rarely seen in cats. The bacteria are cidental, by coming in contact with sums, or deer that are infected with of clinical signs. The severity of the than older animals. Harkin said the therapy, it can create irreversible spread through the urine of infected contaminated water, soil or the car- leptospirosis. disease can vary widely; however, vast majority of dogs have a sudden renal failure,” Harkin said. animals, which can get into water or cass of an infected animal. “While people may think of leptospirosis has the potential to be soil and can survive there for weeks The disease is caused by Lep- Lepto as a disease spread by wild- severe and even fatal. Symptoms of to months. Infected wild and do- tospirosis spp., a spirochete bacte- life, it can come from backyard Leptospiroris are elevated body mestic animals may continue to ria related to the bacteria that causes wildlife, including raccoons — temperature, vomiting, muscular Community Calendar TUESDAY, May 11 Friends of the Library Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Pioneer Memo- Status of major issues in legislature’s wrap-up rial Library Student Awards Assembly, underclassmen, Colby High School, TOPEKA (AP) — Status of ma- and civil unions between same-sex long-standing ban in state law. Transportation 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. jor issues when the Legislature’s couples. The measure won Senate However, no bill passed because Sebelius signed a bill using Early Childhood Spring Fling, Kindergarten Recognition, 7 p.m. wrap-up session ended: approval but failed in the House. the Senate wanted to end Sunday bonds, sales tax revenues and fed- Vocal Pop Concerts, Colby Middle School, High School, 6 p.m. and School Finance Gambling sales even where they exist now, eral funds to shore up the 10-year 7:30 p.m. respectively. Legislators failed to pass a school The Senate rejected a bill autho- while the House wanted to allow comprehensive transportation plan Rebekahs, Betty Carney, 10 a.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesday) finance plan. A bipartisan coalition rizing five state-owned casinos and such sales to continue, according to begun in 1999. Rotary, Student Union, noon in the House held firm for raising installation of slot machines at dog the legislative sources. Medical Services Alcoholics Anonymous, city hall basement, noon (non-smoking) taxes to benefit education, while a and horse tracks, veterans’ and fra- Concealed Carry Sebelius signed legislation in- Ladies cards and social, Country Club, 5:30 p.m. majority of senators rejected higher ternal groups’ halls and qualified Legislators approved a bill allow- tended to raise reimbursements to Weight Watchers, United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m. taxes. recreation-related businesses, offi- ing qualified Kansans to carry con- Kansas doctors and hospitals for Domestic Violence Support Group, 7 p.m. Call 462-2860 The last proposal to fail was cials said. cealed handguns, but Gov. Kath- treating Medicaid patients for the Sweet Adelines International, United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. worth $82 million and relied on a Liquor Laws leen Sebelius vetoed it. The House first time in more than 20 years by New Hope Narcotics Anonymous, City Hall Basement, 8 p.m. loan of transportation funds. Many legislators hoped to amend failed to override her veto. securing an additional $67 million Gay Marriage the Liquor Control Act to apply Economic Development in federal aid. During the Legislature’s wrap-up uniformly to all cities and counties, Sebelius signed a bill creating the Open Records session, leaders resurrected a pro- because the lack of uniformity has Kansas Bioscience Authority to Legislators approved a bill stren- posed amendment to the Kansas allowed 15 communities to autho- help establish bioscience as a ma- gthening the Kansas Open Records Constitution to ban gay marriage rize Sunday liquor sales, despite a jor industry and create a Center for Act and allowing attorneys’ fees in Entrepreneurship to aid small busi- some cases where government Correction nesses. agencies denied records in bad The governor also signed legis- faith. An article written in the Good- resident and not from St. Francis. lation aimed at stimulating agricul- Abortion land Star-News and republished in * * * * * ture-themed tourism businesses by A House-passed bill to impose (available in trade area only) the Colby Free Press on Friday, The Goodland Star-News and, protecting operators against injury minimum health and safety stan- April 16, incorrectly said that the the Colby Free Press when repub- lawsuits. dards on abortion clinics failed to See American Profile Magazine in today’s issue of the house where a St. Francis man, lishing articles from another news- State Budget clear a Senate committee. Sebelius Roger Curry, shot himself was oc- paper, will correct any mistake or Both chambers approved a bill vetoed a similar bill last year. cupied by his former girlfriend. The misunderstanding in a news story. tying up loose ends in a $10.3 bil- Immigrants shooting occured at the rural Sher- Please call our office at (785) 462- lion budget already approved for Legislators approved a proposal man County home where the victim 3963 to report errors. We believe the fiscal year beginning July 1. granting some illegal immigrants a lived. that news should be fair and factual. The measure would prohibit the break on tuition to public universi- Brought to you by 1195 S. 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