Public Health Web Sites for the Practitioner...
BSE or “MAD COW DISEASE”
Manual on BSE
Provides a comprehensive review of BSE including the natural history, epidemiology, and clinical aspects of the disease.
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/W8656E/W8656E00.HTM
CLIENT EDUCATION
Gives handout type information on preventing disease transmission from pets. Several concentrate on protecting immunocompromised clients. Also, a link is available for “Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids and Hookworms of Dogs and Cats”
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasiticpathways/animals.htm
Dogs, cats, reptiles, small mammals:
This site provides clients with information written by veterinarians on the care of companion animals.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/
These information sheets are made available through the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Population Medicine graduate course, VMED 8091, students. There is an individual sheet for a variety of zoonoses.
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/cahfs/factsheets/home.html
DISEASE REPORTING, VETERINARY RESPONSIBILITIES
According to state law, Texas veterinarians shall report, after the first professional encounter, an animal examined that has or is suspected of having a reportable disease. Many of the communicable diseases that affect humans are zoonotic; therefore, the role of the veterinarian in disease reporting cannot be overemphasized.
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/zoonosis/regs/REPORT/report.asp
LEPTOSPIROSIS
This is a CDC fact sheet on leptospirosis including both general and technical information.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/leptospirosis_g.htm
LITERATURE SEARCHES ON VETERINARY TOPICS
This is a FREE site for searching for journal articles on scientific topics including veterinary medicine. You do not have to register with this site, but have the option to set up a FREE account if you want updated literature searches to be emailed to you on a weekly basis. To search a topic, click on the link below. Type a topic into the box by “for” and click “GO.” For example, run a search on “rabies” and 9,188 articles will be listed starting with the most currently available publications. This site also provides access to abstracts and in some cases full text articles published in journals.
http://www.pubmed.gov
PARASITES
Parasitology Resources
This site contains over 550 images of more than 180 species of parasites, as well as information about the "biology" of many of these parasitic species.
http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/home.html
Internal Parasites
Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids and Hookworms of Dogs and Cats
Gives info on public heath significance and treatment of pets. This site provides CDC guidance for veterinarians on the prevention of zoonotic parasites. Information on how veterinarians can help and prevent human disease and tips for educating and counseling pet owners is also available. Lastly, proper preventative anthelmintic treatment is discussed.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/ascaris/prevention.htm
Companion Animal Parasite Council
The mission of CAPC is to foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond, through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.
http://www.capcvet.org/?p=Home
Alphabetical Listing of Parasite Disease Information
This site provides public information on parasitic diseases and zoonoses including prevention. Also, an A to Z list of information for parasitic diseases is available.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasiticpathways/animals.htm
PETTING ZOOS, FAIRS, SCHOOL EXHIBITS, ETC.
Compendium of Measures To Prevent Disease and Injury associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2005
This report provides standardized recommendations for public health officials, veterinarians, animal venue operators, animal exhibitors, visitors to animal venues and exhibits, and others concerned with disease-control and with minimizing risks associated with animals in public settings.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5404a1.htm
PSITTACOSIS
Compendium of Measures To Control Chlamydophila psittaci (formerly Chlamydia psittaci) Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds
Gives info psittacosis and its treatment and prevention including information on infections in birds, infections in humans, recommendations for controlling infections in birds and humans, treatment and care of infected birds, and responsibilities of bird owners, physicians, and veterinarians.
http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/psittacosis.asp
RABIES
Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control
The recommendations in this compendium serve as the basis for animal rabies prevention and control programs throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective national rabies-control program. This document is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. This compendium includes a list of all animal rabies vaccines licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and marketed in the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5403a1.htm
CDC Rabies website
This site provides up to date information on rabies. The annual rabies surveillance report, including downloadable slides, rabies prevention recommendations, and specimen submission requirements are available on this site. Information is available on the epidemiology of rabies including location and number of rabies cases in the United States (most recent data available) along with maps and case histories.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies
SHELTERS
AVMA Interim Guidelines for Animal Health and Control of Disease Transmission in Pet Shelters. Site was developed in response to the large number of animals rescued and sheltered after the gulf coast hurricanes in the summer of 2005.
http://www.avma.org/aa/hurricane/disease_control.asp
TRAVEL
International Animal Export Regulations
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/iregs/animals/
U.S. State and Territory Animal Import Regulations
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs/
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV)
This site contains a number of links related to WNV.
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/zoonosis/diseases/Arboviral/westNile/default.asp
ZOONOSES
Includes information on specific diseases, and information for people at high risk of zoonotic diseases such as immunocompromised persons. By following CDC's simple tips on the Healthy Pets, Healthy People Web site, you can enjoy your pets while protecting yourself against diseases they carry.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/
Information on selected zoonotic diseases, including fact sheets can be found at:
http://www.cdc.gov/az.do
This site contains information related to zoonoses.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2004/104_pets.html
The Texas Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control Division promotes public health through prevention and control of diseases transmissible from animals to man. Its web site contains a variety of information of value to veterinarians and their clients.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/zoonosis/
Note: typing http://texasZoonosis.org will get you to the site above.
Other Links of Interest to Veterinarians:
American Veterinary Medical Association – www.avma.org
Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams – www.vmat.org
Association of Shelter Veterinarians – www.sheltervet.org
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists – www.veterinarybehaviorists.org
The Center for Food Security and Public Health – www.cfsph.iastate.edu/brm
