Common Intestinal Illnesses Associated with Animal Contact

Intestinal illnesses

Common intestinal illnesses associated with animal contact:

• Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter)
  A bacterial disease associated with kittens, puppies, poultry, livestock, and unpasteurized milk.
• Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium)
  A parasitic disease associated with calves, goat kids, and lambs.
• Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection (E. coli O157) and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
  A bacterial disease associated with cattle, goats, sheep, and unpasteurized milk.
• Salmonellosis (Salmonella)
  A bacterial disease associated with reptiles, baby chicks and ducklings, adult poultry, livestock, dogs, cats, and unpasteurized milk.
  • Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella
    Some reptiles and amphibians can make cool pets, but they can also be a source of illness. Reptiles (e.g., iguanas, turtles, snakes) and amphibians (e.g., frogs and toads) carry salmonella.
  • Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
    Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children, especially in the spring, but they can also be a source of illness, so it's important for those who handle them to take steps to prevent infection.

More information

• CDC Healthy Pets Healthy People: Browse by Disease
  The Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has additional information on these and many other diseases associated with animals.