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No matter if you have a dog, are an owner of a dog, or have ever owned a dog, you may be at risk for contracting a zoonotic disease. An infection transmitted from an animal to a human is called a zoonotic disease. It includes bacterial and viral illnesses. Most of these diseases are transmitted directly from an animal. However, some can also be transmitted by food and objects.
If not treated in time, rabies can be fatal. Rabies can also be transmitted by a dog's saliva. Several species, such as dogs and bats, can infect humans with rabies.
Salmonella and Pasteurella are the most common zoonotic diseases transmitted by dogs to humans. These bacteria are found in feces and can also be transmitted to humans through contaminated food or water. In addition to the bacteria found in feces, cats are also susceptible to the disease. These bacteria can cause a number of infections, including bone and joint infections, meningitis, osteomyelitis, and eye infections. A person can contract the disease if they contact infected dog feces, or if they handle contaminated objects or eat food that has been contaminated.
Infections caused by Echinococcus tapeworms are becoming more common in the United States and Canada. This type of worm causes diarrhea and abdominal pain, as well as fever, redness, and crusts on the skin.
You can prevent a zoonotic infection by following good personal hygiene. A person with a compromised immune system, such as those with old age or a pre-existing health condition, may be more likely to contract a zoonotic infection by keeping dogs clean and away from people. In addition, regular vet checkups are a good way of keeping track of any health problems in your pet.
In addition to carrying human flu viruses, dogs also carry a number of other viruses. In the United States, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. These viruses can cause mild illnesses, but severe cases can be life-threatening. A tick-borne illness is estimated to have affected 20 percent of pet owners in 2017. If you have been bitten by an animal, you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Dogs can transmit brucellosis to humans as well as other diseases. It is transmitted via direct contact with infected dog feces or contaminated food or water. It may develop within a few days of exposure, or it may take two months for symptoms to appear. Antibiotics are usually used to treat it.
It is common for dogs to contract campylobacteriosis, a gastrointestinal infection that can be transmitted to humans. Aside from abdominal pain, campylobacteriosis can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and rashes. Infected dogs' feces can transmit the disease to humans, but the disease is most common in young dogs.
