The role of veterinarians in zoonosis prevention: Advising families of immunocompromised children with pets

Garcia-Sanchez, Paula; Romero-Trancón, David; Sainz, Talía; Calvo, Cristina; Iglesias, Irene; Perez-Hernando, Belén; Hurtado-Gallego, Jara; Sánchez, Rocío; Alcolea, Sonia; Moya, Laura; Mendez-Echevarria, Ana

doi:10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100662

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“…About half of participants diagnosed zoonotic diseases weekly in their patients, and a quarter reported contracting a zoonosis that originated from their practice. Related results were observed by Garcia-Sanchez et al 30 among Spanish veterinarians along with the most commonly diagnosed zoonosis (ie, dermatophytosis). Veterinarians' risk of exposure and zoonotic pathogen contraction can be due in part to insufficient SOPs.…”

Section: Training On Zoonoses and Zoonosis Risksupporting

confidence: 73%

Zoonoses-specific resources, collaborative networks, and enhanced communication can help US veterinarians tackle zoonotic diseases: results from a national survey

Chakraborty,

Fama,

Sander

2024

javma

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Increased incidence of zoonoses, coupled with veterinarians’ occupational exposure, led to this study examining the knowledge of licensed US veterinarians on zoonoses and their disease prevention practices. This online survey supported by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians received 466 responses from 36 US states; 67% of the respondents were female, and 72.5% were small animal medicine practitioners. The One Health concept was familiar among 82% of respondents, 51.3% knew of continuing education training on zoonoses, and 68% had attended such a training in the last 5 years. Respondents were unaware of which zoonoses to report to public health departments. For 3 out of 8 questions on standard operating procedures, statistically significant differences in protocols followed among small, large, and mixed animal medicine practitioners were observed. Most respondents believed they play a critical role in zoonoses prevention but would like more information on zoonotic diseases. Results indicate that assisting veterinarians with regularly updated information on zoonoses, providing targeted education and training to adhere to standardized infection control measures, and increasing communication with public health agencies and physicians may help prevent and reduce incidence of zoonoses.

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Section: Training On Zoonoses and Zoonosis Risksupporting

confidence: 73%

Zoonoses-specific resources, collaborative networks, and enhanced communication can help US veterinarians tackle zoonotic diseases: results from a national survey

Chakraborty,

Fama,

Sander

2024

javma

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“…Despite pet ownership being common worldwide, with almost half of European households possessing at least one companion animal, 15.7% of which are birds (the largest group of exotic animals in Europe), awareness of the risks that such close contact with family members pose, especially to immunocompromised people, is not always taken seriously [ 73 , 74 ]. One study demonstrated that even some medical professionals are not aware of the zoonotic risks associated with keeping a pet bird, neglecting important and common zoonotic events, such as the previously mentioned salmonellosis and psittacosis [ 73 ].…”

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Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Potential of Bacterial Species from Captive Birds of Prey—Consequences of Falconry for Public Health

Magalhães,

Tavares,

Oliveira

2024

Animals

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Falconry has been practiced for thousands of years and is nowadays frequently employed in activities such as pest control, hunting, falcon racing, and environmental education. Antimicrobial resistance levels have risen in the past years, constituting an emerging global problem with a direct impact on public health. Besides both topics being studied on their own, information on the role of captive birds of prey in the potential dissemination of virulence factors and antimicrobial resistance determinants of bacterial origin is scarce. Multidrug-resistant bacteria, including some extended-spectrum β-lactamase producers, have already been found in several captive birds of prey. Most of the virulence factors found in captive raptors’ bacteria were related to adherence and invasion abilities, toxin production, and flagella. These birds may acquire these bacteria through contaminated raw food and the exchange of animals between keepers and zoological facilities. More studies are required to confirm the role of captive birds of prey in disseminating resistant bacteria and on the routes of interaction between synanthropic species and humans.

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Avis. Risques zoonotiques et traumatiques liés aux contacts des enfants avec les animaux de compagnie non traditionnels (ACNT)

Angot,

Bachy,

Bassot

et al. 2024

Bulletin de l'Académie Nationale de Médecine

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The role of veterinarians in zoonosis prevention: Advising families of immunocompromised children with pets

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Zoonoses-specific resources, collaborative networks, and enhanced communication can help US veterinarians tackle zoonotic diseases: results from a national survey

Zoonoses-specific resources, collaborative networks, and enhanced communication can help US veterinarians tackle zoonotic diseases: results from a national survey

Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Potential of Bacterial Species from Captive Birds of Prey—Consequences of Falconry for Public Health

Avis. Risques zoonotiques et traumatiques liés aux contacts des enfants avec les animaux de compagnie non traditionnels (ACNT)

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