Review article

Bacterial zoonoses associated with dogs

Ivana Arapović ; InnoPharma d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia *
Suzana Hađina ; Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Zrinka Štritof ; Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Josipa Habuš ; Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Despite the numerous positive effects of dogs on
the physical and mental health of humans, we should
not ignore the fact that dogs can be a source of various zoonotic pathogens. Dog owners very often consider their dogs as family members and thus achieve
very close contact, which favours the transmission of
zoonotic pathogens. Bacterial zoonoses associated
with pets are a relatively neglected area, and there is
a general lack of data on the prevalence of pathogens
in the pet population or the incidence of infections in
humans that may be associated with dogs. This paper
reviews the various modes of transmission of the most
common bacterial zoonotic diseases in dogs and associated prevention measures.

Keywords

bacterial zoonoses; dogs; transmission modes; preventive measures

Hrčak ID:

321006

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/321006

Publication date:

2.9.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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