Increased mobility of companion animals especially from and to the Mediterranean basin area, has resulted in transmission of
zoonotic parasitic pathogens, such as Leishmania infantum.
Description This group involves leading academic researchers that together bring in state - of - the - art knowledge in the relevant scientific disciplines in
zoonotic parasitic infections.
CALLISTO board members: Jan Vaarten, Nancy De Briyne, Talina Sterneberg (FVE), CALLISTO Coordinator, Chair of EAG II - Policy Actions, Leader of WP5 - Consortium Management, Secretariat; Luca Guardabassi (UCPH), Leader of WP2 - Cross EAG Meetings and Reports, and Chair of EAG IV - Zoonotic bacterial infections; Dennis Turner (IAHAIO), Chair of the EAG VII - Sociology and Welfare; Thijs Kuiken (EMC), Chair of EAG III - Zoonotic Viral Infections; Michael Day (WSAVA), Leader of WP3 - Conferences and Synthesis; Johan van Tilburg (FECAVA), Chair of EAG I - User Community; Armando Giovannini (ICT), Chair of EAG VI - Epidemiology and underlying factors; Barbara Alessandrini (ICT), Leader of WP4 - Dissemination and Communication; Gad Baneth (HUJI), Chair of EAG V -
Zoonotic Parasitic Infections.
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«Despite the relatively low sample size of frozen products in our study, it is clear that commercial RMBDs may be contaminated with a variety of
zoonotic bacterial and
parasitic pathogens that may be a possible source of bacterial infections in pet animals and if transmitted pose a risk for human beings,» say the researchers.
Formed in 2002, the CAPC works to help veterinary professionals and pet owners develop the best practices in parasite management that protect pets from
parasitic infections and reduce the risk of
zoonotic parasite transmission.
Services offered include: wellness exams, distemper and rabies vaccines, diagnosis and treatment of
parasitic disease, education on
zoonotic diseases, behavior education, nutritional support and referral for more involved veterinary care.
«If you prevent
parasitic infections in companion animals, you greatly reduce the chances of
zoonotic transmission to people.»