Zoonosis: increased risk

In contact with reptiles and ferrets, non-traditional pets, increases the risk of transferring bacteria and viruses between animals and humans. In particular with regard to the zoonoses

The National Association of Public Health Veterinarians of the Condition of Washington gives recommendations and asks for guidelines to solve the problem. In addition, there are the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The statistics detection of three major animal groups associated with zoonotic diseases in humans. The three groups are represented respectively by rodents, garden poultry and reptiles. And they are not alone, as hedgehogs and ferrets, amphibians and many other aquatic animals are also included.

Animals can look healthy if they carry viruses and bacteria, putting their owners and others at risk. In fact, most pathogens do not cause disease in the host animal.

magazine “vector-borne and zoonotic diseases”

This issue, published at a time of heightened public awareness of monkeypox, provides insight into zoonotic pathogens. Associate with many non-traditional pet species. And it’s a global resource for industry, owners, veterinarians, physicians, researchers, and more.

Stephen Higgs, director of the Biosecurity Research Institute (Kansas State University)

Guidelines are needed for the prevention of zoonosis caused by pathogens that spread between animals and humans.

Kate Varela, researcher Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The association lists outbreaks in the United States and recommends prevention.