Zoonosis

Does dog or cat ownership lead to increased gastroenteritis in young children in South Australia?

anthrozoology — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:52:32 +1100

Heyworth, J. S.; Cutt, H.; Glonek, G.;

Epidemiology and Infection. 2006. 134: 5, 926-934

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dog and cat ownership and gastroenteritis in young children. A diary study of 965 children aged 4-6 years living in rural or semi-rural South Australia was undertaken. Data were collected on pet ownership, drinking water and other risk factors for gastroenteritis. Overall 89% of households had pets and dog ownership was more common than cat ownership. The multivariable models for gastroenteritis and pet ownership indicated that living in a household with a dog or cat was associated with a reduced risk of gastroenteritis (adj. OR 0.71, 95% CI 0.55-0.92; OR 0.70, % CI 0.51-0.97 respectively). This paper adds to the evidence that pets are not a major source of gastroenteritis in the home and lends support to the health benefits of pet ownership. However, this must be weighed against the potential negative consequences, such as dog bites, particularly for this age group.

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Zoonotic emerging infectious disease in selected countries in Southeast Asia: insights from ecohealth.

anthrozoology — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:33:23 +1100

Grace, D.; Gilbert, J.; Lapar, M. L.; Unger, F.; Fevre, S.; Hung Nguyen Viet; Schelling, E.;

Carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius> in small animal veterinarians

anthrozoology — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:56 +1100

Carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in small animal veterinarians: indirect evidence of zoonotic transmission.

A review of emerging methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): a growing threat to veterinarians.

anthrozoology — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:26:46 +1100

Umaru, G. A.; Kabir, J.; Adamu, N. B.; Umar, Y. A.;

Analysis of epidemic characteristics and control effect of rabies in Dehong Prefecture of Yunnan Province, China. [Chinese]

anthrozoology — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +1100

Liang Wei; Luo QiSong; Li JiaCai;

Human health concerns from pet ownership after a tornado.

anthrozoology — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:12:51 +1100

Heath, S E. Champion, M.

Increased incidence of domestic animal bites following a disaster due to natural hazards.

anthrozoology — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:07:50 +1100

Warner, G Scott.

Role of pet dogs and cats in the transmission of helminthic zoonoses in Europe....

anthrozoology — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:32:15 +1100

Role of pet dogs and cats in the transmission of helminthic zoonoses in Europe....

anthrozoology — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:11:54 +1100

Role of pet dogs and cats in the transmission of helminthic zoonoses in Europe, with a focus on echinococcosis and toxocarosis.

Rabies vaccination compliance following introduction of the triennial vaccination interval--the Texas experience.

anthrozoology — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:14:47 +1000

Rogers CL.