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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.
- Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella
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.
Last Updated: 08/04/2023