Abstract
Dogs and cats are important members of many families; however, they can harbour gastrointestinal parasites that may infect their owners. Some of these parasites, e.g. Echinococcus sp., can have a significant impact on human health. However, with appropriate education, management and anthelmintic regimes, zoonotic transmission of these parasites can be minimised.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cat Diseases / parasitology*
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Cat Diseases / transmission
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Cats
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Disease Susceptibility
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Dog Diseases / parasitology*
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Dog Diseases / transmission
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Dogs
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / parasitology
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Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / transmission*
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Parasitic Diseases, Animal / parasitology
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Parasitic Diseases, Animal / transmission*
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Zoonoses / parasitology*
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Zoonoses / transmission*