Zoonotic diseases: cat-scratch disease and toxoplasmosis
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learning objectives: ! List the risk factors for Bartonella infections. ! Explain how and where humans and animals can become infected. ! Explain how to diagnose, treat and prevent cat-scratch disease. ! List recommendations you can provide to pet owners about treatment and prevention. ! List the contraindications when prescribing medications for cat-scratch disease. ! List the risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infections. ! Explain how and where humans and animals can become infected. ! Explain how to diagnose, treat and prevent toxoplasmosis. ! Describe the life cycle of these parasites. ! List recommendations you can provide to pet owners about treatment and prevention. ! List the contraindications when prescribing medications for Toxoplasma gondii.
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