A zoonotic disease can emerge as the result of increased human contact with the animal host(s), animal tissues, vectors, or environmental sources of the pathogens. It may also result from an increased prevalence of the agent in domesticated or wild animals or in vectors.
How do zoonotic diseases develop?
Direct contact: Coming into contact with the saliva, blood, urine, mucous, feces, or other body fluids of an infected animal. Examples include petting or touching animals, and bites or scratches.
What is an emerging disease in animals?
Emerging disease: A disease, infection, or infestation in domestic or wild animals that is a. threat to terrestrial animals, aquatic animals, or humans, and meets one of the following. criteria: 1. An unknown agent that is causing disease, infection, or infestation in an animal.
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