Prevalence of enteric zoonotic organisms in cats

Hill, Steven L.; Cheney, J.M.; Taton-Allen, Glenda; Reif, John S.; Bruns, Christa; Lappin, Michael R.

doi:10.2460/javma.2000.216.687

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“…33 In a study in Poland, up to 10% of the cats tested positive for Campylobacter spp. in the rectal swabs, with the predominance of C. jejuni.…”

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“…Studies in Germany and USA have shown that 1 to 2% of the cats may have Salmonella in their fecal samples. 33,48 A wide range of serovars, including S. Typhimurium is found in cats. 49 Van Immerseel et al 50 examined the excretion of Salmonella by pet cats and found that some of the excreted serotypes including Typhimurium were resistant to many important antimicrobial drugs.…”

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Zoonotic Bacteria Associated with Cats

Hariharan¹,

Hariharan²

2017

Vet Med Open J

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CitationHariharan H, Hariharan SH. Zoonotic bacteria associated with cats. Vet Med Open J. 2017; 2(3): 68-75. doi: 10.17140/VMOJ-2-118 ABSTRACT Background: There are several bacterial pathogens, including Bartonella, and Pasteurella that have been known to cause human infections from contact with cats. Recently, certain bacteria have emerged as causes of infection in cats, resulting in transmission to humans. Objectives: This review presents updated information on the zoonotic bacterial pathogens associated with cats, with special emphasis on recent reports. Results: Presently, an increase in the incidence of cat-associated Yersinia pestis human infections in the western USA has become a concern. In addition, infections due to Mycobacterium bovis, and Brucella abortus, are being recognized. Also, a number of human infections due to Campylobacter, Helicobacter, and Salmonella from cats have been documented worldwide. In addition, spread of bacteria resistant to antimicrobial drugs from cats is becoming a possibility. Conclusion: Updated information shows that more zoonotic bacteria than previously recognized are associated with cats worldwide. Immunocompromised persons and young children are particularly at a risk of developing infection from household cats which are allowed to roam around outdoors. It is important to incorporate environmental and animal contact considerations into patient care. With proper handling and precautions, cats can help establish valuable humananimal bonds.

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“…33 In a study in Poland, up to 10% of the cats tested positive for Campylobacter spp. in the rectal swabs, with the predominance of C. jejuni.…”

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Zoonotic Bacteria Associated with Cats

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Hariharan²

2017

Vet Med Open J

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“…Dogs less than 6 months of age are affected more often than the adults. By comparison, in a report of Cryptosporidium in cats, 50% of infected cats showed diarrhea symptoms (Hill et al, 2000). Zoonotic cryptosporidiosis from exposure to pets has not been documented in healthy adults but transmission of (bovine) C. parvum from companion (cats, dogs) to HIV-infected persons has been reported (Meisel et al, 1976).…”

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Cryptosporidiosis in Animals and Man: 1. Taxonomic Classification, Life Cycle, Epidemiology and Zoonotic Importance

Ghazy¹,

Abdel-Shafy²,

Shaapan³

2015

Asian J. of Epidemiology

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Cryptosporidiosis is mainly a problem in neonatal farm animals. Cryptosporidium parvum is the most commonly found entero-pathogen during the 1st weeks of the life in calves, lambs, foals, piglets and goat kids and is considered to be an important agent in the etiology of the neonatal diarrhea syndrome. The parasite frequently acts alone but the losses are more pronounced when concurrent entero-pathogens are present. Economic losses associated with cryptosporidiosis are retarded growth and mortality and a number of hard to estimate costs resulting from interventions necessitated by diarrheic problems. Especially in small ruminants, the direct losses due to mortality caused by cryptosporidiosis alone were reported to be high. In the current review article, data concerning taxonomy, life cycle, epidemiology and zoonotic importance are discussed.

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“…These intracellular parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium (Apicomplexa) infect vertebrates, including humans, companion and farm animals, wild animals, birds and reptiles (de Oliveira et al, 2012;Fayer et al, 2000). Recently, the major concerns about the public health dangers of pet ownership have increased considerably, and while many potentially zoonotic organisms are associated with cats, enteric pathogens are of particular concern (Hill et al, 2000;Abarca et al, 2011). The majority of humans infections are caused by C. hominis and C. parvum.…”

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The epidemiology of cryptosporidium in cats and dogs in the Thohoyandou region, South Africa

Samie¹,

Tsipa²

2013

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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Cryptosporidium spp have emerged over the last decade as important diarrheal causing agents particularly among HIV patients. Zoonotic transmission has been reported and their occurrence in domestic animals is of potential significance from both clinical and public health perspectives, yet the occurrence of these organisms among animals in South Africa, particularly the Vhembe district, has not been described. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and potential risk factors of Cryptosporidium spp in domestic animals, particularly cats and dogs in the Thohoyandou region.

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Prevalence of enteric zoonotic organisms in cats

Abstract: Enteric zoonotic organisms were detected in feces of 13.1% of cats, suggesting that cats, particularly those in homes of immunocompromised humans, should be evaluated for enteric zoonotic organisms.

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Zoonotic Bacteria Associated with Cats

Zoonotic Bacteria Associated with Cats

Cryptosporidiosis in Animals and Man: 1. Taxonomic Classification, Life Cycle, Epidemiology and Zoonotic Importance

The epidemiology of cryptosporidium in cats and dogs in the Thohoyandou region, South Africa

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