NASPHV Contributions
SPHVs study and provide the public with services such as:
- knowledge of and studies concerning antimicrobial resistance
- discovery and knowledge about 150 zoonotic diseases in the U.S.
- investigation of outbreaks of E.coli, cryptosporidiosis, pfiesteria, Salmonellosis, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, rabies
- exclusive knowledge/training concerning parasites, vectors, other hosts of zoonotic diseases
- management of animal control and animal welfare agencies
- preparation of guidelines for animals in schools and health care facilities
- investigation of occupational health problems
- composition of compendiums
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