Bacterial and parasitic zoonoses of exotic pets

Souza, Marcy J.

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2009.06.003

Bacterial and parasitic zoonoses of exotic pets

Source Publication

The Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic animal practice

Date Issued

January 1, 2009

Author(s)

Souza, Marcy J.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2009.06.003

Link to full text

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2009.06.003

Permanent URI

https://trace.tennessee.edu/handle/20.500.14382/16314

Abstract

Zoonoses are estimated to make up to 75% of today's emerging infectious diseases. Many of these diseases are carried and transmitted by exotic pets and wildlife. Exotic animal practitioners must be aware of these risks not only to protect their health but also to safeguard the health of staff and clients. This article reviews selected bacterial and parasitic zoonoses associated with exotic animals.

Subjects

Zoonoses

Exotic pets

Nontraditional pets

Disease prevention

Disciplines

Animal Sciences

Recommended Citation

Marcy J. Souza. "Bacterial and parasitic zoonoses of exotic pets" The Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic animal practice 12.3 (2009): 401-415.