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 gastrointestinal, respiratory or multisystem illness can develop. Accurate diagnosis and identification of the pet source are necessary to prevent further transmission.
Chretien
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JH
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Garagusi
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VF
D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000635:transmission*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000635:transmission; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D014124:Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Q000635:transmission