There's no kitty CDC, so it's not a reportable disease and there isn't really any place that information is gathered on disease incidence,

I think a lot of people think it's a disease of antiquity, it doesn't happen anymore,

The (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is a traveler's best source of information. The agency posts notices on its Web site to let us know where the trouble spots are.

The more important thing, though, for disease surveillance is to have movement information.

We're not aware of any information that indicates using a toothbrush without sterilizing it causes disease transmission or prolongs disease.

The Centers for Disease Control has good information on its Web site. Overall, if you see a dead bird, don't pick it up.