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Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome At-risk
populations People who may be at greater risk of getting sick from pets. These groups include people with HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, and children under 5 years old. People who have received organ transplants, and people receiving treatment for cancer. Bartonella
henselae Infection Baylisascaris
Infection
Borrelia
burgdorferi Infection Bovine
spongiform encephalopthy (BSE) Brucella Infection (brucellosis) Campylobacter infection (campylobacteriosis) Chlamydia psittaci Infection (psittacosis) Coxiella burnetti Infection (Q fever) Cryptococcus infection (cryptococcosis) Cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis) Dipylidium
Infection Giardia Infection (giardiasis) Histoplama Infection (histoplasmosis) HIV Immunocompromised
Having system impaired or weakened an immune. Immune
system disorders Any disease or condition that may decrease the human body's ability to fight off infections. Leptospira Infection (leptospirosis) Pet-related
zoonoses Pet-Scriptions General CDC recommendations on animal contact for at-risk populations. Pet-Scriptions can be used by health professions to assist in providing guidance to patients. Zoonoses
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