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Can i catch bacterial infection from my pet?
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Yes, pets have germs: Bacterial infections that a person can get from his pet include campylobacter and salmonella (both bacteria cause fever and diarrhea), cat scratch disease, etc... A variety of viral diseases, and parasites, can also be passed from pets to humans.
Answered 1/10/2013
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Yes: It depends on the pet. Reptiles can spread salmonella. Birds can spread psittacosis. You can get toxoplasmosis and q fever from cats. You can get leptospirosis from dogs. Also bites and scratches can cause infections.
Answered 11/24/2016
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