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The genetic engineering of animals has increased significantly in recent years, and the use of this technology brings with it ethical issues, some of which relate to animal welfare — defined by the World Organisation for Animal Health as “the state of the animal. Several terms are used to describe genetically engineered animals: genetically modified, genetically altered, genetically manipulated, transgenic, and biotechnology-derived, amongst others.

The Risk of the Pet Industry Humans can develop an infection called LCMV from exposure to urine, droppings, saliva, or nesting material of infected rodents. LCMV infection can also occur when these materials are inhaled or directly introduced into broken skin or into the nose, eyes, or mouth, and possibly by a bite from an infected animals. It is more dangerous for a pregnant woman because is she becomes infected she can pass the LCMV infection to her unborn baby; additionally, LCMV can be spread through organs transplanted from an infected donor. With the exception of these situations, there is no documented evidence of person-to-person transmission.