Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. 60% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic. Direct or indirect contact with infected animals puts some people at higher risk, such as farmers and veterinarians. Zoonoses can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi transmitted through various routes like bites, scratches, aerosols, water, and food. Examples include avian influenza, rabies, anthrax, brucellosis, and toxoplasmosis. Proper hygiene and avoiding contact with sick or high-risk animals can help prevent zoonotic disease transmission.

1. Zoonoses Dr Kamran Afzal Asst Prof Microbiology

10. Carriers Assassin bugs Bats Bank voles Birds Cats Cattle Chimpanzees Dogs Fish Fleas Flies Geese Goats Hamsters Horses Lice Mice Monkeys Mosquitos Opossums Pigs Rabbits and hares Raccoons Rats Rodents Sloths Sheep Snails Ticks

16. Viral Zoonosis

17. Avian Influenza “Bird Flu”

18. Cycles of Avian Influenza

19. SARS SARS map courtesy of WebMD Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

24. Parasitic Zoonosis

28. Bacterial Zoonosis

34. Yersinia Species Transmission Disease Y. pestis Flea bite Respiratory tract Plague Y. enterocolitica Digestive tract Contact Enterocolitis Y. pseudotuberculosis Digestive tract Enterocolitis