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[Infections associated with pets].

L Geffray1

  • 1Service de médecine interne, Centre hospitalier de Lisieux, France.

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|November 26, 1999
PubMed
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Domestic pets can transmit various bacterial, parasitic, fungal, and viral diseases to humans. This paper details the epidemiology, clinical aspects, and prevention strategies for these pet-transmitted zoonoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Domestic pets serve as reservoirs for numerous zoonotic infections.
  • Transmission occurs through various routes including bites, scratches, and direct contact.
  • Specific populations like children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of zoonoses transmitted by domestic pets.
  • To detail the epidemiologic, clinical, therapeutic, and prophylactic data of these diseases.
  • To highlight prevention strategies and public health implications.

Summary:

  • Pets transmit bacterial, parasitic, fungal, and viral zoonoses through diverse routes.
  • Common infections include pasteurellosis, cat-scratch disease, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and respiratory illnesses.

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  • Prevention involves hygiene, wound care, prophylaxis, vaccination, deworming, and discouraging exotic pet ownership.

    • Impact:

    • Enhanced understanding of pet-associated zoonotic disease risks.
    • Informed public health policies and veterinary recommendations.
    • Improved strategies for preventing and managing zoonotic infections in pet-owning households.