While usually transmitted by ticks, haemobartonellosis can also be carried by fleas. The disease targets red blood cells and can range from mild to very severe symptoms. If very severe, haemobartonellosis can cause cats to suffer anemia that results in weight loss and a fast heart rate.
Alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down. For example, uranium and thorium are two radioactive elements found naturally in the earthâs crust.
Alpha Radiation. Alpha radiation is heavy, very short-range and is an ejected nuclei. Characteristics of alpha radiation are: 1  Does not penetrate human skin or clothing and is not an external hazard. 2  Can be harmful to humans if the materials are inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through open wounds.3  Thin-window Geiger-Mueller (GM) probe can detect the presence of alpha radiation.haracteristics of alpha radiation are: 1  Does not penetrate human skin or clothing and is not an external hazard. 2  Can be harmful to humans if the materials are inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through open wounds.