Author:
Currie Antonia,Altrichter Sabine,Hötzenecker Wolfram
Abstract
SummaryPets are popular and are kept all over the world. In addition to the many positive psychosocial and physical effects, there are unfortunately, in addition to possible allergic reactions to animals, numerous diseases that can be transmitted from pets and farm animals to their owners that can negatively affect their health. These so-called zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans. The pathogens include bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses. Transmission of zoonotic pathogens can occur wherever there is contact with or consumption of animals or animal products. This can occur in connection with domesticated animals, in trade, in hunting, or in research. Zoonoses can also be of importance as an occupational disease in the field of livestock farming. Due to the close relationship between humans and animals, zoonotic diseases are a global public health problem that should not be underestimated. This article discusses some more common zoonoses of the skin that can be caused by pets.
Funder
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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