American
Lyme Disease Foundation
Excellent resource site for Lyme Disease
and other tick-borne diseases.
Brucellosis
Also known as Bang's disease or Undulant
Fever. This disease can be found in many species, including cattle, sheep,
goats, and dogs. Concise Q & A of Brucellosis facts.
Brucellosis
A more in-depth discussion on Brucellosis,
in Q & A format.
Cat
Scratch Fever
Human infection from cat (especially kitten)
scratches or contact.
Cat
Scratch Fever
Ask the Physician at the Mayo Clinic.
A brief, easy-to-understand article on Cat Scratch Fever.
Cheyletiella
in Humans
Article discussing human infestation with
feline Cheyletiella mites.
Giardiasis
- Public Health Fact Sheet
From the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health - how to protect yourself from this diarrhea-causing protozoal parasite
that can be transmitted from many species of infected animals.
Hantavirus
What is Hantavirus, and how to protect
yourself from this rodent-borne disease.
How
to Prevent Roundworm Transmission
From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
this article is geared towards veterinarians - for treatment options and
to educate the public.
Intestinal
Worms (Feline)
How to avoid feline intestinal worm transmission
to children.
Psittacosis
(Parrot Fever)
How this disease is transmitted, and what
the signs are in humans.
Rabies
Rabies infection in children, and what
to do if your child is bitten by an animal. (Good general Rabies information
here, not just for children.)
Ringworm
or "There's a fungus among us!"
Practical information for pet owners and
people who may have come in contact with Ringworm.
Ringworm
Detailed information on the Ringworm fungus.
Salmonella
Prevention
This article is geared toward reptile
owners, but is valuable information for everyone.
Salmonellosis
Safe work practices for those working
in situations where Salmonella is a factor.
Toxoplasmosis
and Pregnancy
How to protect yourself from this disease
spread by cats, undercooked meats, and gardening/handling soil.
Zoonoses
From P.A.L.S - Pets Are Loving Support,
a non-profit organization that assists people with AIDS in caring for their
pets.
Zoonotic
Disease Information
A list of several diseases that can be
spread between animal and man, in Q & A format.
