Breitschwerdt EB, Maggi RG, Chomel BB, Lappin MR. Bartonellosis: An emerging infectious disease of
zoonotic importance to animals and to human beings.
Breitschwerdt EB, Maggi RG, Chomel BB, Lappin MR. Bartonellosis: an emerging infectious disease of
zoonotic importance to animals and human beings.
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Unfortunately this condition is
zoonotic (contagious to humans) so is of great
importance.
These facts are of particular
importance to veterinarians, physicians, diagnosticians, public health officials, and pet owners as an increasing number of animals have been identified as reservoir host for
zoonotic Bartonella species.
In addition to canine wellness exams and feline wellness exams, the veterinarians - Gerald Glencer, DVM and Peter Kunoff, DVM - and animal care assistants from Ypsilanti Animal Clinic educate clients about contagious dog diseases, contagious cat diseases,
zoonotic diseases, and the
importance of heartworm prevention and flea / tick prevention.
This disease can be transmitted to humans & other animals thus it possesses a
zoonotic (Diseases Transmitted from animals to humans)
importance too.»
It is also of particular
importance because of its
zoonotic potential; it may be possible, albeit rare, for humans to become infected through direct contact or inhalation of bodily fluids from carrier animals.
As with any animal that carries a risk of
zoonotic disease, hand - washing after handling is of utmost
importance.