Bacterial and parasitic zoonoses of exotic pets

Marcy J Souza

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2009.06.003

Bacterial and parasitic zoonoses of exotic pets

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2009 Sep;12(3):401-15, Table of Contents. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2009.06.003.

Author

Marcy J Souza¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Comparative Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.

PMID: 19732701
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2009.06.003

Abstract

Zoonoses are estimated to make up to 75% of today's emerging infectious diseases. Many of these diseases are carried and transmitted by exotic pets and wildlife. Exotic animal practitioners must be aware of these risks not only to protect their health but also to safeguard the health of staff and clients. This article reviews selected bacterial and parasitic zoonoses associated with exotic animals.

MeSH terms

Animals
Animals, Domestic*
Bacterial Infections / microbiology
Bacterial Infections / transmission
Bacterial Infections / veterinary*
Disease Reservoirs
Disease Vectors
Humans
Parasitic Diseases, Animal / parasitology
Parasitic Diseases, Animal / transmission*
Zoonoses*