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[[Salmonella|''Salmonella'' spp.]] are the most important zoonotic agent.  Reptiles can also harbour several different opportunistic Gram-negative bacterial pathogens that can infect humans. These include [[Aeromonas species|''Aeromonas'']], [[Campylobacter species|''Campylobacter'']], [[Enterobacteriaceae|''Enterobacter'']], [[Klebsiella|''Klebsiella'']], [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']], ''Pseudomonas'', [[:Category:Mycobacterium species|''Mycobacterium'' spp.]], ''Coxiella burnetti'', ''[[Chlamydophila psittaci]]'', ''Aspergillus'', [[Systemic Mycoses|''Zygomycosis'']], [[Yeast-like fungi|''Candida'']], ''Trichosporon'', ''Trichophyton'' and [[Ticks|ticks]].  These potentially zoonotic diseases can be managed by practicing routine hygiene practices.

[[Salmonella|''Salmonella'' spp.]] are the most important zoonotic agent.  Reptiles can also harbour several different opportunistic Gram-negative bacterial pathogens that can infect humans. These include [[Aeromonas species|''Aeromonas'']], [[Campylobacter species|''Campylobacter'']], [[Enterobacteriaceae|''Enterobacter'']], [[Klebsiella|''Klebsiella'']], [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']], ''Pseudomonas'', [[:Category:Mycobacterium species|''Mycobacterium'' spp.]], ''Coxiella burnetti'', ''[[Chlamydophila psittaci]]'', ''Aspergillus'', [[Systemic Mycoses|''Zygomycosis'']], [[Yeast-like fungi|''Candida'']], ''Trichosporon'', ''Trichophyton'' and [[Ticks|ticks]].  These potentially zoonotic diseases can be managed by practicing routine hygiene practices.

===Hygiene===

==Hygiene==

The majority of reptile-related [[Salmonella|salmonellosis]] reported in humans could be avoided if common sanitary practices are followed.  Washing hands with soap is an effective method to remove [[Salmonella|''Salmonella'' spp.]] organisms and minimize contamination of the environment.  This should always be carried after handling any animal.  Disinfectants, such as sodium hypocholorite, should be used to disinfect the reptile enclosure including food and water dishes, and other cage furniture.  Gloves should always be worn, and cleaning should not take place in the kitchen or bathroom.

The majority of reptile-related [[Salmonella|salmonellosis]] reported in humans could be avoided if common sanitary practices are followed.  Washing hands with soap is an effective method to remove [[Salmonella|''Salmonella'' spp.]] organisms and minimize contamination of the environment.  This should always be carried after handling any animal.  Disinfectants, such as sodium hypocholorite, should be used to disinfect the reptile enclosure including food and water dishes, and other cage furniture.  Gloves should always be worn, and cleaning should not take place in the kitchen or bathroom.