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Yes. They are the only mammals besides Man known to be able to carry the leprosy virus. Recent research indicates that armadillos and human victims of leprosy are the only ones to naturally share a particular bacterium that can cause leprosy. Interestingly, not all species of armadillos seem to carry the virus. People in Texas and other southern U.S. States have been infected with the disease as a result of handling of nine-banded armadillos. This has not occurred whe people have handled the five-banded armadillo.
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∙ 8y agoNo, but armadillos are one of the few animals that can carry leprosy.
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What eats woodworms?
i know armadillos love worms and can carry leprosy
What mammals can have leprosy?
Humans and armadillos are they only mammals known to be affected by leprosy.
Do you get leprosy from armadillos?
yes..other terrible diseases too.. Saw it on "Billy the exterminator" Love that show...
Do armadillos have parasites?
Armadillos can have parasites like any other living creature, and they are also carriers of Leprosy.
Do armadillos carry the plague?
They are known to be carriers of Mycobacterium Leprae (the bacteria which causes Leprosy). This can transmitted through their claws and on occasion, skin contact. They may also transmit Salmonella in their solid waste. That is not to say that every single armadillo carries these bacteria all the time, however many have been found which were carriers. Like many wild animals they can also be infected with rabies. If you notice an armadillo acting particularly fearless and aggressive around humans and cats or dogs; and/or if it is particularly active during the day (they are mostly nocturnal creatures); suspect rabies infection.
Does cockroaches give leprosy?
cockroaches don't carry diseases. armadiloes carry leprosy if eaten uncooked.
Are there any petting zoos with armadillos in California?
As far as I know, there are no petting zoos in CA with Armadillos because they're not the cuddliest towards humans and they may spread leprosy.
Can dogs catch leprosy from armadillos?
Well this sounded so bizarre that I was going to say "Only if the armadillo throws it right" However a quick search (hint hint) brought up a few sites that talked about this. "4. Do armadillos carry diseases, such as leprosy? Wild armadillos have been known to be infected with the bacterium that causes leprosy (Hansen's disease). The only cases of transmission from armadillos to humans have occurred in rare incidents in which people ate undercooked armadillo meat. If you have a pet (such as a dog, cat, or two-year old) that has recently interacted with an armadillo, you needn't worry about the danger of your pet becoming infected. So long as your dog, cat, or two-year old hasn't been dining on armadillo sushi, you have little cause for concern. Even if your pet does bite an armadillo, the risk of infection is quite low. Your pet is much more likely to be in danger of illness do to encounters with raccoons (prone to rabies), other dogs, cats or children than a (mostly) harmless armadillo."
What do armadillos drink?
Because they have no pockets to carry money to buy sodas, they drink water.
Can you eat armadillos?
in many contries that armadillos exist in, there are many dishes that can be served that contain armadillo(mostly their meat)Yes they are but eating them has become less popular because they can carry a bacterium that causes leprosy.
What are facts about leprosy?
-Leprosy occurs in armadillos as well -Men are twice as likely to catch leprosy than women -In some folklore, they believe if you catch leprosy then your limbs will fall off That's all I know, so if anyone else knows some more, don't be afraid to add it.
What is a group of armadillo?
A pack of Armadillos. ARMADILLOS ROCK! A pack of Armadillos. ARMADILLOS ROCK! I have to agree with the "armadillos rock" but armadillos have no "group name" they're just called "a bunch" or a "pack" ARMADILLOS ARE THE BEST YOUR RIGHT I LOVE ARMADILLOS. And armadillos live in packs.
