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A field guide to animal-borne infections

Authors :
Gubler, Duane J.
Koster, Frederick T.
Legters, Llewellyn J.
Olson, James G.
Schwartzman, William A.
Sexton, Daniel J.
Source :
Patient Care. Oct 15, 1994, Vol. 28 Issue 16, p23, 14 p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Animals can transmit deadly and benign infections to humans. Diagnosis and treatment methods for rabies, ehrlichiosis, cat-scratch disease, hantavirus, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and plague are provided as a guide for physicians who could encounter these diseases in their practices.<br />Getting close to nature has its drawbacks, including the risk of animal-borne infections. The risk is not limited to campers, hikers, and others who enjoy the great outdoors. Increasingly, animalborne [...]

Details

ISSN :
0031305X
Volume :
28
Issue :
16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Patient Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.15804497