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December 21, 2016 by Richard R. Samuel, MD

Common Pet-Transmitted Infections

Common Pet-Transmitted Infections

One of the more popular gifts of the holiday season is a pet.  That warm, snugly puppy or playful kitty can bring happiness and joy, and quickly become a member of the family circle.  However, every owner should be aware of six infections pets may potentially transmit to their owners. Ringworm (dermatophytosis):  This infection is […]

Tagged: bartonellosis, cat scratch fever, cats, Christmas gift, Christmas pet, dermatophytosis, diarrhea, dogs, fever, flea control, fungal infection, fur loss, kittens, Lyme Disease, mites, pauples, pet acquired infection, pet borne illnesses, pet parasites, puppies, rash, reptiles, ringworm, ringworm symptoms, rocky mountain spotted fever, salmonella, salmonella symptoms, scabies, scabies symptoms, scaly patches, swollen lymph nodes, symptoms of cat-scratch disease, tick-borne infections, Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasmosis symptoms

January 6, 2012 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection most commonly found in children and caused primarily by staph and/or strep.  It is very contagious and spread by touching, rubbing or scratching the sores, and by coming into contact with contaminated objects such as towels and bedding.  The sores will often blister, then pop and ooze serum, which […]

Tagged: edema, hematuria, impetigo, kidney damage, ringworm, staph infection, strep infection

December 16, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Pityriasis rosea

I have recently seen a few patients locally who have had a rash consistent with pityriasis rosea.  This is a benign condition that generally occurs during the winter months and tends to affect teenagers and young adults most often.  The cause is unknown.  It typically starts as a 2 to 10 centimeter scaly pink lesion […]

Tagged: drug eruptions, guttate psoriasis, herald patch, nummular eczema, ringworm, secondary syphilis

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