Zoonotic disease
Zoonotic Disease
Zoonotic disease (pronunciation: /zoʊˌɑːnəˈtɪk dɪˈziːz/) refers to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The term is derived from the Greek words "zoon" meaning animal and "nosos" meaning disease.
Etymology
The term "zoonotic" is derived from the Greek words "zoon" (ζῷον), meaning animal, and "nosos" (νόσος), meaning disease. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe diseases that could be transmitted from animals to humans.
Types of Zoonotic Diseases
There are several types of zoonotic diseases, including:
- Bacterial Zoonotic Diseases: These are caused by bacteria that are transmitted from animals to humans. Examples include Lyme disease, Salmonellosis, and Tuberculosis.
- Viral Zoonotic Diseases: These are caused by viruses that are transmitted from animals to humans. Examples include Rabies, Ebola, and Zika virus.
- Parasitic Zoonotic Diseases: These are caused by parasites that are transmitted from animals to humans. Examples include Toxoplasmosis, Malaria, and Giardiasis.
- Fungal Zoonotic Diseases: These are caused by fungi that are transmitted from animals to humans. Examples include Histoplasmosis, Coccidioidomycosis, and Blastomycosis.
Transmission
Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted through various methods, including direct contact with animals, consumption of contaminated food or water, inhalation of airborne pathogens, and bites from infected insects or animals.
Prevention
Prevention of zoonotic diseases involves a combination of personal hygiene practices, safe food handling, and responsible pet ownership. Vaccination is also an important preventive measure for certain zoonotic diseases.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zoonotic disease
- Wikipedia's article - Zoonotic disease
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