@article{ref1,
title="Problems associated with the coexistence of man and animals in urban areas",
journal="Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanità",
year="1978",
author="Mantovani, A. and Battelli, G. and Zanetti, R.",
volume="14",
number="2",
pages="265-271",
abstract="The different aspects of the coexistence of man and animals in towns are discussed. The animals living in urban areas are classified as: a) Pets; b) Synanthropic, appreciated by man: c) Synanthropic, disregarded by man; d) Synanthropic, disliked by man. The detrimental effects are: a) Transmission of diseases; b) Bites, scratches and other lesions; c) Animal wastes; d) Noise; e) Use of feeds, medicines, etc.; f) Abandoned animals. The positive effects are: a) Ecological balance; b) Animals and mental health; c) Other positive aspects. A positive solution of the problem is sought which avoids both the zoomaniac and the zoophobic attitudes.  Keywords: Animal Bites; Dog Bites<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-2571",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}