The goal of this research was to examine parents' perception of the zoonosis and responsible pet care, observing their level of knowledge and awareness about the theme. A convenience sample of 64 parents from two kindergarten schools located at Metropolitan Region of Recife, Pernambuco State, was surveyed using a perception questionnaire. Findings indicate that 71.8 % didn't know the meaning of...

Quotations from the many parts played by British army doctors interpreting the various facets of the anthropo-zoonosis Brucellosis, a disease which itself (as well as the generic name of its etiologic agent) is indeed named after one of them.

H ydatid disease or echinococcosis is an important zoonosis, and is a serious public health problem causing economic implications globally. There are around 65 million people infected in approximately 100 countries.

Trichinella spp. are some of the most widespread parasites infecting people and other mammals all over the world, regardless of climate. This paper attempts to describe the present status of trichinellosis worldwide and to determine if and why trichinellosis is emerging or re-emerging. The global prevalence of the disease is difficult to evaluate but as many as 11 million people may be infected...