Infections associated with pets

Dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles and birds can transmit numerous diseases. Some are localized infections resulting from bites, scratches or other skin contact. Occasionally, a minor scratch or bite can lead to more serious infection, such as cat-scratch disease. Under certain circumstances, serious gas...

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Published inAmerican family physician Vol. 41; no. 3; p. 831
Main Authors Chretien, J H, Garagusi, V F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1990
Subjects
Animals
Animals, Domestic
Bites and Stings - complications
Gastrointestinal Diseases - etiology
Humans
Infection - etiology
Infection - transmission
Respiratory Tract Infections - transmission
Skin Diseases, Infectious - etiology
Toxoplasmosis, Animal - transmission
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Summary:Dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles and birds can transmit numerous diseases. Some are localized infections resulting from bites, scratches or other skin contact. Occasionally, a minor scratch or bite can lead to more serious infection, such as cat-scratch disease. Under certain circumstances, serious gastrointestinal, respiratory or multisystem illness can develop. Accurate diagnosis and identification of the pet source are necessary to prevent further transmission.
ISSN:0002-838X