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Can canine meningitis bacterial spread to humans by saliva?
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See below: The cdc reports that several bacterial & viral illnesses can be passed from pets to human thru saliva or even thru simple contact. Meningitis is one such disease. Sleeping with pets is not recommended as is letting pets lick one on the mouth or healing wounds.
Answered 8/7/2018
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