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Zoonotic Diseases
Definition:
A zoonosis is an agent causing infection or disease that is
transmissible from animals to humans. Agents that are
transmitted from humans to animals are often referred to as
zoonoses, but are more accurately described as
zooanthropozoonoses.
Who is at Risk?
One of the more common methods of human exposure is
through interaction with companion animals. Letting your
dog lick your face or cleaning your cat's litter box are just two
examples of how pet owners may be exposed to a zoonosis.
However, other possible modes of transmission are possible
including recreational use of lakes and pools and also
through occupations that involve close interaction with either
domestic or wild animals. Therefore, almost anyone can
potentially be exposed to a zoonotic disease. Education is
the first step to understanding the risks and preventing
infection.
A zoonosis is an agent causing infection or disease that is
transmissible from animals to humans. Agents that are
transmitted from humans to animals are often referred to as
zoonoses, but are more accurately described as
zooanthropozoonoses.
Who is at Risk?
One of the more common methods of human exposure is
through interaction with companion animals. Letting your
dog lick your face or cleaning your cat's litter box are just two
examples of how pet owners may be exposed to a zoonosis.
However, other possible modes of transmission are possible
including recreational use of lakes and pools and also
through occupations that involve close interaction with either
domestic or wild animals. Therefore, almost anyone can
potentially be exposed to a zoonotic disease. Education is
the first step to understanding the risks and preventing
infection.
There are many different kinds of agents that are capable of
causing zoonotic diseases. Animals may carry certain
pathogens that are capable of infecting humans. This site
will explore some of these categories including:
Bacteria: Leptospirosis and Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
Parasites: Toxocara (round worms) and Ancylostoma
(hookworm)
Viruses: Rabies
For each zoonosis, information is provided to help you
explore the general overview of the disease agent,
transmission, signs of illness, treatment, and prevention.
causing zoonotic diseases. Animals may carry certain
pathogens that are capable of infecting humans. This site
will explore some of these categories including:
Bacteria: Leptospirosis and Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
Parasites: Toxocara (round worms) and Ancylostoma
(hookworm)
Viruses: Rabies
For each zoonosis, information is provided to help you
explore the general overview of the disease agent,
transmission, signs of illness, treatment, and prevention.
Potential agents:
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