| Zoonoses are diseases transmitted through or from animals to humans. The largest percentage of pets is dogs (32%), followed by cats (27%). Dogs: Rabies is a well known infection transmitted from dogs. The less common ones are reviewed here. Dog bites usually involve a mixture of organisms, including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Corynebacterium, Pasteurella, and anaerobic species. The family dog is a reservoir for group A streptococci, which have purportedly caused recurrent pharyngitis in families. Staphylococcus aureus can be transmitted between humans and dogs and may therefore be a source for unexplained relapsing infections. Parasites of dogs occasionally establish a "wormhold" in humans. A child who often visits a neighborhood park shared by local dogs may develop symptoms of ocular, visceral, or cutaneous larva migrans. Prevention is vital in avoiding these parasites. |
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