Zoonoses in the Bedroom

In most industrialized countries, pets are becoming an integral part of households, sharing human lifestyles, bedrooms, and beds. The estimated percentage of pet owners who allow dogs and cats on their beds is 14%–62%. However, public health risks, including increased emergence of zoonoses, may be a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bruno B. Chomel, Ben Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
dog
cat
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/2/10-1070_article