CDC Expert Commentaries on MedscapeExternal are part of a collaboration between CDC and Medscape. They are designed to deliver CDC’s authoritative guidance directly to Medscape’s physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. The Division contributes regular Medscape commentaries, including those below.
Risks From Pets and Pet Food: Major Outbreaks of Enteric Zoonoses in 2012External
February 14, 2013
This slideshow presents information on major outbreaks of enteric zoonoses in 2012 and provides the most up-to-date information on prevention of animal-related enteric zoonoses for patients, including young children and those who are immunocompromised.
Pets Can Make People SickExternal
August 23, 2011
CDC expert Dr. Casey Barton Behravesh discusses ways certain pets can make people sick and steps to help protect patients and their families.
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