2002•Canadian veterinary journalRequires access
Occupational safety and health in small animal veterinary practice: Part II — Parasitc zoonotic diseases
Jeffrey Scott Weese, Andrew S. Peregrine, Julie Armstrong
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Abstract
The risk of exposure to zoonotic agents is inherent in the practice of veterinary medicine. While comprising only a small percentage of those with reported occupational injuries or diseases (1), veterinary practitioners should remain diligent to protect their own health and that of their staff. A number of parasites are recognized causes of zoonotic disease. This paper provides a brief description of some of the relevant parasitic zoonoses encountered by veterinarians in small animal practice. Relevant nonparasitic zoonoses were covered in a recent companion paper (Can Vet J 2002; 43:631–636). Not all possible zoonotic parasitic diseases or those that are mainly a concern for immunocompromised individuals are discussed; rather, this report concentrates on diseases that are most relevant to veterinary practitioners in Canada.