Fact Sheets
Definition of Zoonoses; A disease or agent transmitted from animals to humans.
Dogs are important in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities however they can also be the cause of ill health in humans, both mental and physical. For example, unhealthy dogs can pass on many diseases to people, such as gut diseases... " Gastrointestinal diseases are a major problem in young children in Indigenous communities, and an important factor in failure to thrive. In Western Australia, hospitalisation for gastroenteritis was 7 times higher in Aboriginal children than Non-Aboriginal children (Gracey and Cullinane 2003). Diarrheal episodes were associated with the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. (Gunzburg et al 1992, Meloni et al 1993)".
AMRRIC FACT SHEETS
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| What are the potential zoonotic pathogens from dogs in Indigenous communities? | ||
| NEW! | How can dog scabies affect people? |
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| Dog bites: are an important “zoonotic” and child safety problem! | ||
| FACT- Salmonella always has a Zoonotic Origin | ||
| Gastrointestinal diseases are a major problem in young children in Indigenous communities, and an important factor in failure to thrive. | ||
| Leptospirosis- Links to dogs in communities | ||
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Dog hookworm can make people sick | |
| Children are most at risk of getting sick from dog roundworms. | ||
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Streptococci (Streps) are bacteria that can be found on the skin of humans and dogs. | |
| Gastrointestinal diseases are a major problem in young children in Indigenous communities. | ||
