@article{ref1,
title="Disease and injury from companion animals",
journal="Early child development and care",
year="1989",
author="Wishon, Philip M.",
volume="46",
number="1",
pages="31-38",
abstract="The value of companion animals in our society for promoting physical, social, and psychological well-being is underscored by the fact that the majority of households in our country keep pets. Enthusiasm over the importance of the pet-human bond is dampened, however, by a growing awareness of the nature and extent of pet-associated illnesses. The thousands of cases of zoonoses and animal assaults reported each year constitute a major community health problem. In this article, the epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapy related to some of the most common pet-associated diseases and injuries are examined. In addition to an overview of the patterns of transmission of pet-related health hazards, methods of treatment are also discussed. The article also describes a number of preventive measures aimed at safe animal care and control practices.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0300-4430",
doi="10.1080/0300443890460103",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0300443890460103"
}