Malov V A, Maleyev V V
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia.
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Federal Supervision Service for Consumer Rights Protection and People's Welfare, Moscow, Russia.
Ter Arkh. 2018 Nov 22;90(11):105-111. doi: 10.26442/terarkh20189011105-111.
The article discusses the problem of the role of pets as a source of zoonotic infections, representing a hidden threat to modern society. Since the content is now very popular at home, both traditional and exotic animals, it is necessary to develop an interdisciplinary program to control the spread of zoonotic infections and the risks of their infection with people. Since the problem lies in the intersection of several disciplines, joint efforts of doctors, veterinarians, health organizers and laboratory specialists are necessary.