The role of companion animals in the emergence of parasitic zoonoses

I.D. Robertson; P.J. Irwin; A.J. Lymbery; R.C.A. Thompson

doi:10.1016/S0020-7519(00)00134-X

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The role of companion animals in the emergence of parasitic zoonoses

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The role of companion animals in the emergence of parasitic zoonoses

I.D. Robertson, P.J. Irwin, A.J. Lymbery and R.C.A. Thompson

International Journal for Parasitology, Vol.30(12-13), pp.1369-1377

2000

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7519(00)00134-X

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Abstract

Pets offer individuals and the community significant benefits, however cognisance must be taken of the potential for transmission of infectious agents from these animals to humans. The prevalence of many parasites, such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, has increased over the past few decades while others, such as Toxocara and Ancylostoma, have decreased. These changes could be real, associated with the ready availability of efficacious anthelmintic products or could be artificial due to the type of surveys conducted, the animals surveyed and the diagnostic tests used. Immunocompromised people, in particular, must be aware of the potential risk of acquiring parasitic infections from their pets. However, with the adoption of good hygiene and a thorough knowledge of the transmission of these parasites, immunocompromised people should be able to continue to enjoy the significant benefits of pet ownership. As many owners are not aware of the zoonotic parasites that could be carried by their pets or their mode of transmission, it is concluded that veterinarians need to play a greater role in the education of their clients.

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Title: The role of companion animals in the emergence of parasitic zoonoses
Authors/Creators: I.D. Robertson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
P.J. Irwin (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
A.J. Lymbery (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
R.C.A. Thompson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: International Journal for Parasitology, Vol.30(12-13), pp.1369-1377
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Identifiers: 991005543582207891
Copyright: Copyright (C) 2000 Australian Society for Parasitology Inc.
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.163 Parasitology - General; 1.163.1943 Parasitic Zoonoses
Web Of Science research areas: Parasitology
ESI research areas: Microbiology