Zoonotic diseases are very common, both in the United States and around the world. Scientists estimate that more than 6 out of every 10 known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals, and 3 out of every 4 new or emerging infectious diseases in people come from animals.
What are common zoonotic diseases?
Common zoonotic illnesses include:Rabies. Rabies is a disease that affects the nervous system of mammals. ... Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease is transmitted through tick bites. ... Dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. ... Salmonella infection. ... E. ... Psittacosis. ... Other types.Zoonosis: Definition and diseases - Medical News Today
How do you get zoonotic disease?
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 number one zoonotic disease?
Lyme disease was named one of the zoonotic diseases of most concern in the United States.
What are 2 examples of zoonotic diseases?
DiseaseOrganismPlagueYersinia pestisRabiesRabies virus and other lyssavirusesRift Valley feverRift Valley fever virusTickborne encephalitisTickborne encephalitis virus
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