Gestione del contatto con animali nei bambini oncoematologici

Contact with animals in oncohaematological children is associated many benefits, but the risk of contracting zoonosis, even if low, must be taken into consideration. To evaluate awareness on this topic a survey between Italian paediatric oncohaematology centres was conducted, resulting heterogeneous responses. The working group infections and support therapies, Association Paediatric Oncohaematology veterinarians Veterinary National Federation have drawn up consent document to unify indications provided families, aim guaranteeing safe interaction patients improving collaboration clinicians families.