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What diseases can you get from animals?

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Zoonotic Diseases: Blastomycosis (Blastomyces dermatitidis) . Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci, Chlamydia psittaci) . Trichinosis (Trichinella spiralis) Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae) Histoplasmosis (Histoplasma capsulatum) Coccidiomycosis (Valley Fever)


Can animals transmit diseases to humans?

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. Because of this, CDC works 24/7 to protect people from zoonotic diseases in the United States and around the world.

Can you catch anything from animals?

But some types of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that pets can carry can make people sick though a bite or scratch, or if someone has contact with an animal's waste, saliva, or dander.

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