Pathogens Associated with Domestic Cats (Felis catus), Their Public Health Impact on Children, and Implications of Urban Management
Reuven Yosef · 2026
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Reuven Yosef reviews in 2026 the infections children can catch from domestic cats, balancing the animals' real comforts against their role as pathogen carriers. Toddlers hug cats, share sandboxes, and wash hands imperfectly, raising exposure to parasites, bacteria, fungi, and flea-borne agents. The synthesis walks through the major culprits, from Toxoplasma and Toxocara worms to cat-scratch Bartonella, ringworm, and rabies, detailing routes, symptoms, and who faces the worst risk.
Pregnant women and immunocompromised people join children at the sharp end of risk across the cases reviewed. Urban cat management, including feeding colonies and trap-neuter-return programs, shapes how much contact children get. Practical defences centre on hygiene, regular veterinary care, and teaching caregivers, framed by a One Health view linking homes, streets, and clinics.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Reuven Yosef |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40834 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |