Zoonotic Risks Involved with Animal-Assisted Care
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Authors
Moran, Mariah
Date of Issue
2024
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Presentation
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en_US
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Abstract
Animals have been proven to help human health in various ways, especially when it comes to animal assisted activities. In the last decade animal assisted care opportunities have increased as well as become more defined in the field. With this increased contact between animals and often immune-compromised individuals, more research has been conducted about the potential threat of zoonotic diseases. Comparing the results of multiple studies allows oversight of animal assisted activities including service animals, animal assisted interventions, and the partnership with exotic animals in these roles. With animals being welcomed into human health care the animals first should be held to a health standard for the safety of everyone involved.
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