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Nontraditional pets pose increased risk of serious infections.(Infectious Diseases)

Publication: Pediatric News
Publication Date: 01-JUN-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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LA JOLLA, CALIF. -- Parrots, baby chicks, and turtles may be endearing to young children, but exposure to such exotic and nontraditional pets in the home and in public settings puts children at risk for serious infectious diseases.

"When a child visits your office and has [Escherichia] or...

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...coli 0157 campylobacter or salmonella, a thorough history should be performed to determine whether or not he or she has been exposed to an animal in a public setting or whether [there are] some of these pets at home," Dr. Larry K. Pickering said at a meeting sponsored by Rady Children's Hospital and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In 2007,...

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