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This is not bird flu or SARS or even the "flesh-eating bacteria" of tabloid fame. But it is every bit as dangerous, even if it goes by an uncommonly ungainly name: community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA...
...Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus This is a deadly emerging pathogen usually associated with hospitals. Recently it has started showing up in house pets and horses...
...Salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis These illnesses, caused by bacteria in the feces of infected dogs, cats, birds, farm animals and reptiles, can cause diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramping. Ringworm These are round, crusty skin lesions caused by a fungus that can spread via touch from cats or dogs. Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus This is a deadly emerging pathogen usually associated with hospitals. Recently it has started showing up in house pets and horses. How can you protect yourself? Adhere to a regular schedule of veterinary visits and vaccinations. Wash your hands after handling pets, and get immediate treatment for any parasites...
MULTI-DRUG-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS This is a deadly emerging pathogen usually associated with hospitals. Recently it has started showing up in house pets and horses...
Unfortunately, it's not always easy to distinguish listeriosis from other, more common food-borne illnesses. What you might think is food poisoning is often a viral infection. Typically, food poisoning is caused by one of several possible bacteria, including E. coli, salmonella, staphylococcus and listeria. Most of the time you can protect yourself against these pathogens by following a few simple safety rules. Washing your hands before and after preparing foods, for example. Or making sure all meat is thoroughly cooked. Or not using the same knife to cut uncooked poultry and chop fresh vegetables...