A zoonosis (zoonotic disease or zoonoses -plural) is an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to humans (or from humans to animals).
How are zoonotic infections transmitted?
These can include: 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.
How are diseases transmitted from animals to humans?
Zoonotic diseases can spread in many ways, such as: working closely with infected livestock. contact with infected pets, exhibited animals or wildlife. contact with soil or water contaminated by animals.
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