Shuttered Atlanta metro area animal shelter reopens after ‘strep’ outbreak
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Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:36 PM EDT
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - A Cobb County animal services shelter has re-opened its doors after previously being closed for two weeks due to a “strep zoo” outbreak.
Officials tell CBS46 News a dog tested positive that led to the shutdown.
The bacterial infection impacts an animals respiratory system, according to officials.
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