Perspective
Published: 08 March, 2024 | Volume 7 - Issue 1 | Pages: 013-015
Animals are companions that have continued to hold importance in the average American household. Traditional animals like dogs and cats are often treated as family members due to the human-animal bond. Although it seems as if there are many benefits to having animals in the home, it comes at a price—pet-borne illnesses. Compared to adults, the pediatric population is at a greater risk for these types of illnesses. Animals are natural reservoirs for many bacteria that may be passed to children, especially those who are immunocompromised. The goal of this article is to educate parents on the risks and symptoms of common pet-borne illnesses that are difficult to prevent from coming into the home.
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Pet-borne illness; Traditional pet; Non-traditional pet; Campylobacter jejuni; Clostroides difficile; Pasteurella; Toxoplasmosis gondii; Salmonella; Yersinia petis
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