Register Register New Posts Active Topics | Search Search | FAQ FAQ

GliderGossip GliderGossip
General Chat
Just wondering
Just wondering
Question
avatar
May 11 2008
04:53:47 PM
Can you get any diseases from sugar gliders?
Question
avatar
May 11 2008
07:48:47 PM
Rita Glider Sprinkles GliderMap Gliderpedia Editor Visit Rita's Photo Album Rita's Journal MO, USA 12214 Posts
I dont know about diseases, but if they have ringworm you can get that from them.
Question
avatar
May 12 2008
07:42:50 AM
Jett Face Hugger GliderMap Gliderpedia Editor Visit Jett's Photo Album Jett's Journal Australia 681 Posts
There are a few known deceases that can be passed onto humans from sugar gliders.
This is the link that I got some of the following info from
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/canps/10001_en.htm

Salmonella can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. In very young children and older people, it can cause death.

Ringworm is transmitted by direct contact with fungal spores. Pets may carry spores without any sign of disease.

Toxoplasmosis :If you are healthy, the symptoms may be fever, feeling generally unwell or swollen lymph nodes.
If you are pregnant and if it is your first exposure, the infection can cause birth defects, miscarriage or even death of the baby.
If you have a weakened immune system, toxoplasmosis can lead to potentially life-threatening brain infections.

I have a book somehwere that explains some Zoonoses so will see of I can find it. I also know that mange can be passed onto humans. So any mite infestation can be passed on.

Just wondering

GliderGossip GliderGossip
General Chat
Just wondering