PARASITES, PESTS, PETS & PEOPLE
"CAPC, an independent council established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, brings together broad expertise in parasitology, internal medicine, public health, veterinary law, private practice and association leadership. The mission of CAPC is to foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond, through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections."
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
"A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host." This site describes many characteristics of parasites and includes an A-Z Index of parasitic diseases.
"Although animals can carry germs, it is important to know that you are more likely to get some of these germs from contaminated food or water than from your pet or another animal you encounter. CDC has created this Web site to provide you with information about the health-related risks of owning and caring for animals. We encourage you to follow the links located throughout this Web site for general information about companion and wild animals and the diseases they can carry."
The mission is to prevent and control parasitic diseases in the United States and throughout the world. Information regarding how to find a doctor, testing for parasitic diseases, where to find information, alphabetical listing of parasitic diseases, and travel preparation.
"Diseases transmitted from animals are called zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by parasites and can cause various symptoms such as diarrhea, muscle aches, and fevers. Sometimes infected persons experience severe symptoms that can be life-threatening.... There are simple steps you can take to prevent common parasite infections from animals."
IDEXX LABORATORIES INFORMATION
Information to help you protect your dog from ticks and the diseases they carry.
Ticks, mosquitoes and the common diseases they carry
TICK INFORMATION
NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HUMAN TICK-BORNE DISEASE INFORMATION
ASSOCIATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
MAYO CLINIC
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH