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Enf Infec Microbiol 2003; 23 (4)

Pets in home: children diseases acquired for coexistencewith animals

Pacheco RA

Language: Spanish
References: 32
Page: 137-148
PDF size: 122.29 Kb.


ABSTRACT

In Mexican society, there is an important interaction between humans and a wide variety of companion animals. These associations are not free from risk, particularly injury or infectious diseases to pet’s owners. The physicians in association with veterinarians are in a position to reinforce with patients appropriate selection of a companion animal, ensuring training, veterinary care and most problems can be avoided. Unfortunately, have found that some physicians provide inaccurate information to their patients regarding the role companion animals play in various diseases. Physicians, veterinarians an others need to work together to ensure that animal ownership is as risk free for people as possible.


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