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.
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
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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