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  • Illnesses from Animals Home
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  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Rabies
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Common Intestinal Illnesses Associated with Animal Contact

Intestinal illnesses

Common intestinal illnesses associated with animal contact:

  • Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter)
    A bacterial disease associated with kittens, puppies, poultry, livestock, and unpasteurized milk.
  • Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium)
    A parasitic disease associated with calves, goat kids, and lambs.
  • Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection (E. coli O157) and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
    A bacterial disease associated with cattle, goats, sheep, and unpasteurized milk.
  • Salmonellosis (Salmonella)
    A bacterial disease associated with reptiles, baby chicks and ducklings, adult poultry, livestock, dogs, cats, and unpasteurized milk.
    • Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella
      Some reptiles and amphibians can make cool pets, but they can also be a source of illness. Reptiles (e.g., iguanas, turtles, snakes) and amphibians (e.g., frogs and toads) carry salmonella.
    • Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
      Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children, especially in the spring, but they can also be a source of illness, so it's important for those who handle them to take steps to prevent infection.

More information

  • CDC Healthy Pets Healthy People: Browse by Disease
    The Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has additional information on these and many other diseases associated with animals.
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Last Updated: 08/04/2023

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