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Researchers In England Uncovered A Strain Of Leprosy In The Remains Of A Medieval-Era Red Squirrel, Suggesting This Species May Have Once Contributed To The Disease's Spread
In England, evidence of a strain of leprosy has been uncovered in a red squirrel ... The disease can result in skin lesions, nerve damage, hair loss, blindness, and a number of other symptoms.
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Pox outbreak threatens red squirrel population
have spotted a number of 'reds' with symptoms of squirrel pox, and a carcass sent away for analysis has been confirmed as positive for the disease. Squirrel pox is carried by grey squirrels ...