Pet ownership can have health, emotional and social benefits; however, pets can serve as a
source of zoonotic pathogens. One large, regional survey reported more than 75% of …

Background Many human infections are transmitted through contact with animals
(zoonoses), including household pets. Although pet ownership is common in most countries …

Background Many human infections are transmitted through contact with animals
(zoonoses), including household pets. Despite this concern, there is limited knowledge of …

AN estimated 55 million dogs and nearly as many cats are kept as pets in the United States.
1 Although over 30 human illnesses can be acquired from pets, 2 owners are often poorly …

Approximately 63% of US households have at least one pet, a large percentage of which are
considered family members. Pet owners can derive substantial physical and psychological …

Physicians and veterinarians have many opportunities to partner in promoting the well-being
of people and their pets, especially by addressing zoonotic diseases that may be transmitted …

Zoonoses, diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans, can pose serious
health risks to immunocompromised people. Although pets can carry zoonoses, owning and …

Pet-Related Infections | AAFP Advertisement search close brand logo PETER M.
RABINOWITZ, MD, MPH, ZIMRA GORDON, DVM, MPH, AND LYNDA ODOFIN, DVM, MSPH …

Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. They can be
acquired via insect vectors, food, and direct or indirect contact with animals. More than 250 …

Over two thirds of Americans live with pets and consider them important members of the
family. Pets benefit human health (zooeyia) in 4 ways: as builders of social capital, as agents …