A zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water or the environment. 29 июл. 2020 г.
How does zoonotic disease occur?
Zoonotic diseases (also known as zoonoses) are caused by germs that spread between animals and people. Animals provide many benefits to people. Many people interact with animals in their daily lives, both at home and away from home.
How are zoonotic diseases transferred to humans?
In many cases, zoonotic disease, whether bacterial, viral or fungal in nature, spreads to people through contact with animals carrying the disease. It can happen when handling, petting or even getting bitten or scratched by an animal.
What is the most common method of transmission of a zoonotic disease?
Most exposure occurs when droplets are created from birthing tissues (placenta, birthing fluids), soil contaminated with feces, urine or bacteria and a person breathes in the dust particles. Occurs by ingesting food or water contaminated with a pathogen.
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