On the East Coast, people, several horses and scores of birds including crows and zoo birds were dying of an unknown viral encephalitis, transmitted by mosquitoes. Dr. Tracey McNamara, DVM, a pathologist for the Wildlife Conservation Department was the person who made the link between the disease in humans and the death of the birds. This virus was unknown in the United States, but had been identified previously in Asia and Africa.
Veterinarians play a key role in the health of both populations.
Many veterinarians work in the field of public health, their expertise being invaluable to maintaining the health of our human population. Inc. All rights reserved.