title: [The role of companion animals in the spread of zoonoses of parasitic origin].
abstract: This paper provides parasitological data necessary to the epidemiology of the major parasitic zoonoses transmitted by companion animals. Possible modes of contamination of humans are reviewed, along with various factors linked to parasites, host animals and human beings in the spread of zoonoses.
authors.affiliation: Service de Parasitologie, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Maisons-Alfort, France.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chermette
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000635:transmission; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000635:transmission*; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000635:transmission; D012307:Risk Factors; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000635:transmission*
vernacular_title: Rôle des animaux de compagnie dans la dispersion des zoonoses d'origine parasitaire.