In this episode, host Beckie Mossor, RVT, speaks with Radford Davis, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, about his recent article, “Top 5 Bartonella Species of Human Significance.” Dr. Davis talks about the everyday occupational hazards of being exposed to Bartonella spp in veterinary medicine, along with ways to try to limit risks. He shares tips for educating pet owners of infected pets about risks without causing fear or panic. Dr. Davis also talks about ways pet owners can limit the risk of spreading disease between an infected pet in a house with other noninfected animals.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-bartonella-species-human-significance
- https://www.cdc.gov/bartonella/transmission/index.html
- http://nasphv.org/Documents/VeterinaryStandardPrecautions.pdf
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