免疫功能低下的患者应该养宠物吗？
Should immunocompromised patients have pets?
作者信息
Steele Russell W
机构信息
Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Pediatrics, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
出版信息
Ochsner J. 2008 Fall;8(3):134-9.
PURPOSE
To evaluate the risks and benefits of pet ownership by immunodeficient patients, focusing primarily on organisms that colonize animals and are transmitted to humans. Those diseases that are known to be progressive or more severe in patients with altered immune function are emphasized.
METHODS
A review of the medical and veterinary literature pertaining to zoonoses transmitted by domestic animals was completed. Information pertaining to issues involving immunosuppressed patients including AIDS was carefully evaluated and summarized for inclusion.
RESULTS
There are significant clinical and psychosocial benefits to pet ownership. However, numerous diseases can be acquired from these animals which may be more severe in immunocompromised individuals.
CONCLUSION
Simple guidelines for pet ownership by immunosuppressed patients can be implemented to reduce their risk of disease and allow them to safely interchange with their pets.
目的
评估免疫功能低下患者饲养宠物的风险与益处，主要关注寄生于动物并传播给人类的生物体。着重阐述那些已知在免疫功能改变的患者中会进展或更为严重的疾病。
方法
完成了对与家畜传播的人畜共患病相关的医学和兽医学文献的综述。仔细评估并总结了与包括艾滋病在内的免疫抑制患者相关问题的信息以供纳入。
结果
饲养宠物有显著的临床和心理社会效益。然而，可从这些动物身上感染多种疾病，在免疫功能低下的个体中可能更为严重。
结论
可为免疫抑制患者制定简单的饲养宠物指南，以降低他们患病的风险，并使他们能够安全地与宠物互动。
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