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Mitchell, M. (2011). Zoonotic diseases associated with reptiles and amphibians: an update. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 14(3), 439–456.
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2011.05.005 BibTeX citation key: Mitchell2011 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Bakterien = bacteria, Echsen = saurians, Parasiten = parasites, Pilze = fungal infections, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Schlangen = snakes, Veterinärmedizin = veterinary medicine, Viren = viruses Creators: Mitchell Collection: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice |
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Reptiles have long been implicated as important sources of zoonotic pathogens (eg, Salmonella). Although at one level this has been detrimental to at least one aspect of the industry (eg, turtle farming), it has the benefit of making potential pet owners aware of the risks. This has likely minimized the actual number of zoonotic cases associated with reptiles over the past 2 decades with the resurgence of the pet reptile trade. Zoonotic disease cases could likely be reduced further with common domestic pets if similar broad coverage was given to those animals. Fortunately, it is possible to minimize the potential for zoonotic disease exposure to reptiles and amphibians by following good hygiene and sanitation practices and providing animals an appropriate environment and diet. Although we continue to improve on the latter, it is vastly improved from the days where the incidence of disease (salmonellosis) was consid- ered to be epidemic.
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