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Jul 29, 2020 · Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. Learn about the types, causes, prevention and control of zoonoses, and how WHO responds to zoonotic threats.
A zoonosis ( / zoʊˈɒnəsɪs, ˌzoʊəˈnoʊsɪs /; [1] plural zoonoses) or zoonotic disease is an infectious disease of humans caused by a pathogen (an infectious agent, such as a bacterium, virus, parasite, or prion) that can jump from a non-human (usually a vertebrate) to a human and vice versa. [1] [2] [3]
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- Overview
- Types
- Examples of zoonotic diseases
- How they are transmitted
- What to do if you have a zoonotic disease
- Prevention tips
- Outlook
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Overview
Zoonosis is another name for a zoonotic disease. This type of disease passes from an animal or insect to a human. Some don’t make the animal sick but will sicken a human.
The types of zoonosis include those caused by:
•a virus
•bacteria
•fungus
•parasites
Zoonotic diseases spread by mosquitos and ticks are some of the most serious of these diseases.
•animal flu
•anthrax
•bird flu
•bovine tuberculosis
•brucellosis
•Campylobacter infection
Zoonoses can be transmitted in various ways:
•through the air
•by eating contaminated meat or produce
•through close contact with an infected animal
•by touching an area or surface that an infected animal touched
•through insect bites like mosquitos or ticks
If you have or think you have a zoonotic disease, you should contact a medical professional as soon as possible.
If you’re scratched or bitten by an animal, be sure to have the animal thoroughly checked by a veterinarian. This is to make sure that they’re appropriately vaccinated and don’t have rabies or other zoonotic diseases.
If you’ve been bitten by a tick, try to preserve the tick after removal in a safe container. This way it can be identified to narrow down the possible diseases that it might transmit and tested for any of those diseases.
Although zoonotic diseases are common, some people are at higher risk of getting them. These individuals may also have more severe reactions and symptoms. If you’re one of these individuals at risk, you should seek medical attention immediately if you think you may have a zoonotic disease. High-risk individuals include:
•pregnant women
•adults aged 65 or older
Zoonotic diseases are common everywhere in the world. However, the United States and other countries work constantly to reduce the number of illnesses caused by animals and insects. One way they do this is through creating food safety regulations. These regulations reduce the chances of getting a zoonotic disease from something you eat in a developed country.
There are also ways to help prevent getting a zoonotic disease. These include the following:
•Wash your hands diligently.
•Use insect repellent or other methods to keep mosquitos, fleas, and ticks away.
•Practice safe food handling. This includes washing off all produce before eating it.
•Avoid being bitten or scratched by an animal.
The seriousness and outlook of zoonotic diseases vary depending on the type of disease you have. Many are treatable, while others can cause serious long-term and even lifelong and fatal conditions. So it’s important that you check with your doctor or a medical professional as soon as you think you might have a zoonotic disease. It’s also an importa...
Zoonosis is a disease that passes from an animal or insect to a human. Learn about the types, transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
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About the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. NCEZID works to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases.
May 26, 2023 · Zoonosis is the term for diseases that can be transmitted between humans and animals. Learn about the common types of zoonotic diseases, such as rabies, Lyme disease, and malaria, and how to prevent them.
Apr 1, 2020 · Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that pass from animals to humans, such as the coronavirus, malaria, and Lyme disease. Learn about the common sources, transmission routes, and prevention tips for these diseases.
