TY - JOUR
T1 - Zoonotic diseases in South American camelids in England and Wales
AU - Halsby, Kate
AU - Twomey, Fin
AU - Featherstone, Charlotte
AU - Foster, Aiden
AU - Walsh, Amanda
AU - Hewitt, Katie
AU - Morgan, Dilys
PY - 2017/4
Y1 - 2017/4
N2 - The number of South American camelids (SAC) in England and Wales is increasing and with this comes a risk of new and emerging infections. Although classified as livestock, these animals are also treated as pets and may be in regular contact with humans. This paper reviews zoonotic diseases that have been identified in SAC in England and Wales, and which pose a potential risk to human health. We also highlight the importance of surveillance continuing to capture information on infections in SAC for the protection of both public and animal health.
AB - The number of South American camelids (SAC) in England and Wales is increasing and with this comes a risk of new and emerging infections. Although classified as livestock, these animals are also treated as pets and may be in regular contact with humans. This paper reviews zoonotic diseases that have been identified in SAC in England and Wales, and which pose a potential risk to human health. We also highlight the importance of surveillance continuing to capture information on infections in SAC for the protection of both public and animal health.
U2 - 10.1017/S0950268816003101
DO - 10.1017/S0950268816003101
M3 - Article (Academic Journal)
C2 - 28065171
VL - 145
SP - 1037
EP - 1043
JO - Epidemiology and Infection
JF - Epidemiology and Infection
SN - 0950-2688
IS - 5
ER -