One strategy for the prevention of infection transmission between cats and people is to better educate people on the behaviour that puts them at risk for becoming infected. Those at the highest risk of contracting a disease from a cat are those with behaviors that include: being licked, sharing food, sharing kitchen utensils, kissing, and sleeping with a cat. The very young, the elderly and those who are immunocompromised increase their risk of becoming infected when sleeping with their cats (and dogs). The CDC recommends that cat owners not allow a cat to lick your face because it can result in disease transmission. If someone is licked on their face, mucous membranes or an open wound, the risk for infection is reduced if the area is immediately washed with soap and water. Maintaining the health of the animal by regular inspection for fleas and ticks, scheduling deworming medications along with veterinary exams will also reduce the risk of acquiring a<unk> . Recommendations for the prevention of ringworm transmission to people include: * regularly vacuuming areas of the home that pets commonly visit helps to remove fur or flakes of skin * washing the hands with soap and running water after playing with or petting your pet. *wearing gloves and long sleeves when handling cats infected with. *disinfect areas the pet has spent time in, including surfaces and bedding. *the spores of this fungus can be killed with common disinfectants like chlorine bleach diluted 1:10 (1/4 cup in 1 gallon of water), benzalkonium chloride, or strong detergents. *not handling cats with ringworm by those whose immune system is weak in any way (if you have HIV/AIDS, are undergoing cancer treatment, or are taking medications that suppress the immune system, for example). *taking the cat to the veterinarian if ringworm infection is suspected.
Feline zoonosis
Virgin soil epidemic
Tropical disease
Canine vector-borne disease
Native American disease and epidemics
Neuroborreliosis
Trypanosomiasis
Kyphosis 