1. Import of Exotic Species
Another aspect of this issue is the problem with disease control. When imported, most animals show absolutely no sign of disease, but most carry serious diseases that are contagious and even fatal. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) stated that 90% of all reptiles carry and shed salmonella. ... Many monkeys also carry humanly fatal diseases. For instance, 80-90% of all macaque monkeys are infected with Herpes-B virus which is harmless to the monkey but lethal to 70% of humans that contract it. ...
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