Zoonoses (Animal-related diseases)
Zoonoses
A zoonosis or zoonotic disease is one that normally exists in animals, but can infect humans. Human illness from a zoonotic disease agent is often accidental. People can become infected through contact with infected livestock, game animals, and pets. Also, some zoonotic diseases are transmitted to humans through tick and mosquito bites.
Over 200 zoonoses have been described and they have been known for many centuries. Click here for a partial list of zoonotic diseases. They are caused by all types of agents: bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses and unconventional agents.
Zoonotic Resources