Parasites, Pests, Pets & People
COMPANION ANIMAL PARASITE COUNCIL
CAT OWNERS, DOG OWNERS
"CAPC, an independent council established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, brings together broad expertise in parasitology, internal medicine, public health, veterinary law, private practice and association leadership. 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."
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
ABOUT PARASITES
"A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host." This site describes many characteristics of parasites and includes an A-Z Index of parasitic diseases.
INTRODUCTION TO ZOONOTIC PARASITIC DISEASES
"Although animals can carry germs, it is important to know that you are more likely to get some of these germs from contaminated food or water than from your pet or another animal you encounter. CDC has created this Web site to provide you with information about the health-related risks of owning and caring for animals. We encourage you to follow the links located throughout this Web site for general information about companion and wild animals and the diseases they can carry."
PARASITIC DISEASES RESOURCES
The mission is to prevent and control parasitic diseases in the United States and throughout the world. Information regarding how to find a doctor, testing for parasitic diseases, where to find information, alphabetical listing of parasitic diseases, and travel preparation.
ZOONOTIC DISEASES
"Diseases transmitted from animals are called zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by parasites and can cause various symptoms such as diarrhea, muscle aches, and fevers. Sometimes infected persons experience severe symptoms that can be life-threatening.... There are simple steps you can take to prevent common parasite infections from animals."
IDEXX LABORATORIES INFORMATION
DOGSANDTICKS.COM
Information to help you protect your dog from ticks and the diseases they carry.
UNDERSTANDING DOG TICK AND MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES
Ticks, mosquitoes and the common diseases they carry
TICK INFORMATION
NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HOW TO REMOVE A TICK
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MANAGING TICKS ON YOUR PROPERTY Managing Ticks on Your Property
TICK BITE PREVENTION Tick Bite Prevention
TICK MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK Tick Management Handbook - 2007
TICKS Ticks
HUMAN TICK-BORNE DISEASE INFORMATION
ASSOCIATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
AMERICAN LYME DISEASE FOUNDATION ALDF (American Lyme Disease Foundation)
LYME DISEASE ASSOCIATION
LYME DISEASE FOUNDATION LDF (Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.)
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
BABESIOSIS
EHRLICHIOSIS/ANAPLASMOSIS
LYME DISEASE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
TOPIC SEARCH
MAYO CLINIC
MAYO CLINIC INFORMATION SEARCH
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
LYME DISEASE National Institutes of Health
TICK-BORNE DISEASE National Institutes of Health
NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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