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Zoonotic skin diseases of dogs and cats

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2007

Karen A. Moriello
Karen A. Moriello*
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive West, Madison, WI 53707, USA
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E-mail: moriellk@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
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Abstract

Although there are over 250 zoonotic diseases, only 30–40 of them involve dogs and cats. Transmission of zoonotic infections occurs via bites, scratches or touch; exposure to saliva, urine or feces; inhalation of particles or infectious aerosols; contact with a transport or intermediate host (e.g. ticks, fleas); or exposure to contaminated water, soil or vegetation. This paper summarizes the most important common zoonotic dermatological diseases of dogs and cats. The most common dermatological zoonoses are flea and tick infestations and the diseases they transmit; dermatophytosis; and mite infestations (Sarcoptes and Cheyletiella). Prevention of zoonotic infestations or infections can be accomplished easily by the use of routine flea and tick control, screening of new pets for dermatophytosis, and routine hand-washing.

Keywords

zoonotic diseasesskin diseasesdogscats
Type
Review Article
Information
Animal Health Research Reviews , Volume 4 , Issue 2 , December 2003 , pp. 157 - 168
Copyright
Copyright © CAB International 2003

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