Zoonotic diseases
Shasta Wert
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Zoonotic Disease
What are they?
Hazards
What puts someone at risk?
Possible Injuries
What could happen once exposed?
Precautions
How to prevent contracting these?
Citations
Ways a person contracts a zoonotic disease
- Direct contact with infected animals - Touching infected surfaces - Bites from infected fleas, ticks, etc..(vector borne) - Eating/drinking compromised product The most common sources of infection are domestic pets such as dogs and cats that can carry a parasitic infection or even rabies. Livestock can carry bacterial diseases that may be transferred to humans such as E. Coli. Wild animals such as rodents can carry and transmit viruses such as Ebola and Hantavirus. Risks include - engaging in wildlife trade, working in a field that interacts with animals, and having a weakend immune system.
What are zoonotic diseases
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses caused by parasites, fungas, bacteria, or viruses that can be transmitted from animals to humans. More than 60% of human pathogens have zoonic origins (Zoonic Disease, NIH).
Keeping yourself safe
- Prevent bites from ticks and other bugs using spray or the appropriate counter-measures
- Clean hands thoroughly after being around animals
- Avoid animal scratches/bites
- Learn how to safely sanitize food and water for consumption
Citations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). About zoonotic diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/about/about-zoonotic-diseases.html
Deb, T. (2026, February 2). Zoonotic Diseases Statistics and facts (2026). Market.us Media. https://media.market.us/zoonotic-diseases-statistics/
Rahman, M. T., Sobur, M. A., Islam, M. S., Ievy, S., Hossain, M. J., El Zowalaty, M. E., Rahman, A. T., & Ashour, H. M. (2020, September 12). Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, impact, and Control. Microorganisms. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7563794/
Once exposed...
The specific disease and the means of which a person was exposed determine their symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild to fatal. Common symptoms include rashes, body aches, fever, and nausua. It is important to seek medical help if exposed to any zoonic disease.
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Zoonotic diseases
Shasta Wert
(Please press the small pink plus signs for more information on each topic).
Zoonotic Disease
What are they?
Hazards
What puts someone at risk?
Possible Injuries
What could happen once exposed?
Precautions
How to prevent contracting these?
Citations
Ways a person contracts a zoonotic disease
- Direct contact with infected animals - Touching infected surfaces - Bites from infected fleas, ticks, etc..(vector borne) - Eating/drinking compromised product The most common sources of infection are domestic pets such as dogs and cats that can carry a parasitic infection or even rabies. Livestock can carry bacterial diseases that may be transferred to humans such as E. Coli. Wild animals such as rodents can carry and transmit viruses such as Ebola and Hantavirus. Risks include - engaging in wildlife trade, working in a field that interacts with animals, and having a weakend immune system.
What are zoonotic diseases
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses caused by parasites, fungas, bacteria, or viruses that can be transmitted from animals to humans. More than 60% of human pathogens have zoonic origins (Zoonic Disease, NIH).
Keeping yourself safe
Citations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). About zoonotic diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/about/about-zoonotic-diseases.html
Deb, T. (2026, February 2). Zoonotic Diseases Statistics and facts (2026). Market.us Media. https://media.market.us/zoonotic-diseases-statistics/
Rahman, M. T., Sobur, M. A., Islam, M. S., Ievy, S., Hossain, M. J., El Zowalaty, M. E., Rahman, A. T., & Ashour, H. M. (2020, September 12). Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, impact, and Control. Microorganisms. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7563794/
Once exposed...
The specific disease and the means of which a person was exposed determine their symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild to fatal. Common symptoms include rashes, body aches, fever, and nausua. It is important to seek medical help if exposed to any zoonic disease.