World Zoonoses Day 2023: Five zoonotic diseases that transmit from animals to humans
1 year, 6 months ago

World Zoonoses Day 2023: Five zoonotic diseases that transmit from animals to humans

India TV News  

World Zoonoses Day 2023 is on July 6, and it is an important time to consider the five zoonotic diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans. This year marks a special milestone for World Zoonoses Day as we take a closer look at five common zoonotic diseases: rabies, Lyme disease, brucellosis, toxoplasmosis, and hantavirus. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause more serious complications such as arthritis, inflammation of the heart and brain, and other long-term health problems. Brucellosis: Brucellosis is caused by the bacteria Brucella abortus which is usually spread through contact with infected animals or their waste products.

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75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, cautions Union Health Secretary
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75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, cautions Union Health Secretary

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World Zoonosis Day 2023
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World Zoonosis Day 2023

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Al Jazeera  

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