8 dangerous diseases easily transmitted from pets
(Baonghean.vn) - Many families have a hobby of raising dogs and cats in their homes. They love and care for their pets but do not realize that if they do not know how to prevent them, through direct daily contact, the owner can be infected with dangerous diseases from pets.
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This is a disease of dogs, cats and wild animals. The rabies virus belongs to the Rhabdovirus family and is found in the saliva of animals that bite humans and then transmit rabies to humans. Clinical manifestations include fear of water, fear of wind, fear of light, causing spasms of the throat, suffocation and death. |
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Birds, dogs, pigs... are home to many single-celled toxoplasma parasites. When people are infected with toxoplasma, symptoms often appear: central nervous system space occupation, choroidal retinitis, pneumonia, myocarditis. |
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Salmonella is a bacteria that lives in the intestinal tract; animals that have this bacteria still appear completely healthy and they will transmit this bacteria through their feces and on their fur… If you do not wash your hands after touching these infected animals, the bacteria can easily be transmitted to you. |
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People infected with roundworm larvae affect the eyes, causing vision problems and even blindness. The larvae migrate to internal organs, often occurring in the liver, combined with other symptoms such as wheezing, difficulty breathing... When you suspect your pet is infected with hookworms, you should take your pet to the vet and isolate it from sick animals. |
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Hookworms are commonly found in both dogs and cats. These hookworms can infect humans, penetrating the skin if they frequently come into contact with pets or walk barefoot on moist ground containing dog or cat feces. People infected with hookworms will have symptoms: cough, chest pain, fever, epigastric pain, indigestion, nausea, constipation and diarrhea... more seriously, anemia, protein deficiency and heart failure. |
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The bacteria Bartonella henselae is known to be transmitted through cat bites. Symptoms include infection at the wound site, swelling, fever, headache, and fatigue. A healthy immune system can fight off the bacteria, but it is best to see a doctor if you experience these symptoms after a cat bite. |
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Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that can be picked up in swimming pools, locker rooms, or from pets. To spot it on your pet, look for red rings with raised edges that are darker than the center. Look for red, itchy, scaly patches on the skin or broken patches. If the infection is on the animal’s scalp or fur, you may see circular patches of hair loss. |
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This disease is usually transmitted by ticks that live on pets. If you are infected, you may not know it because you have few or no symptoms. However, you may suddenly develop a rash, fever, or muscle/joint pain. If this happens, you need to seek medical attention immediately. |