Residents in the area of Haifa in the north are being advised to treat their dogs against ticks and get rid of weeds, among which ticks can gather, following reports of several cases of Mediterranean spotted fever.
The ministry is asking the Veterinary Services to convey the importance of tick treatment to dog owners in the affected region at this time.
Mediterranean spotted fever is spread by a parasite called Rickettsia conorii via the bites of the so-called brown dog tick, commonly found on pet dogs as well as wild animals such as jackals and foxes.
According to the Health Ministry website, symptoms are fever, headaches and rash, including on the hands and feet. The incubation period is five to ten days. The disease is treatable, but if not treated, can be fatal.
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