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Old 26-08-2009, 09:34 PM
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Re: Clamidia

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Originally Posted by imfloppy View Post
Hi
Although the Clamidia isnt passed as Clamidia as we know it in humans it can cause conjunctivitis in humans does anyone have any experience in this. Help please im really worried as i have two small children and although they are very good at hand washing they cant be watched constantly.

I wouldnt worry too much, the actual risk of a human getting conjuctivitis after contact with a cat with Chlamidya is very low. I'm sure just encouraging the kids to do their normal handwashing will be fine. This article about it is quite good fabcats : Chlamydophilia in cats
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