You are a fan of pet? Be careful because your pet may be able to cause illness for you and your family. This is stated by the American Academy of Pediatrics
recently. Here are the types of pets to be wary of:
Various types of reptiles
Small turtles has been banned for trading at the pet store a few decades ago, as a medium for salmonella. Salmonella is a disease-causing microorganisms in the intestine, and can be deadly in children. Other types of reptiles, like iguanas, lizards, and snakes also contain salmonella bacteria.
Hamster
These rodents are cute, but need to watch out for hamsters carry salmonella. In addition, hamsters also carry the virus that causes encephalitis, which can cause permanent nerve damage.
Hedgehog
Hedgehogs also carry salmonella bacteria, as well as rabies. Besides its sharp thorns can be dangerous, and capable of transmitting disease is suspected fungal infections of the skin.
Monkeys and other primates
Type of macaque monkeys transmit the herpes B virus, which causes inflammation of the lining of the brain (meningitis) is fatal in humans. In addition, the monkeys also transmit tuberculosis.
Chickens and other poultry
Also carry salmonella bacteria.
Weasel
Dangerous because it can affect children. Reported the occurrence of attacks that led to rupture the ear and nose of children due to badger attack.
African Gambian Rat
Deploying monkeypox, a smallpox.
Raccoon, big cats, and other beasts
Very dangerous if left with the children.
“Despite being close to a pet is a good thing for the kids, but should be wary of risks that may happen”, says Joseph Bocchini, chairman of the pediatric department at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He also stated that the animals are commonly kept as dogs, cats, and fish should also be wary of. Dogs and cats can spread some diseases such as toxoplasmosis, a disease of the intestine, and fever due to scratches. Fish can lead to disease-causing mycobacteria infection in the lungs, leprosy, and various other skin infections.
Of course you do not have to stop maintaining your pet, you have to do is be careful and keep clean after each holding the animal.
So play with your pet, but do not forget to wash your hands afterwards.
