What are common zoonotic diseases?

Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that can spread between animals and humans. Some common examples of zoonotic diseases include:

- Rabies: This viral disease is transmitted to humans through the saliva or bite of an infected animal, usually a dog. Rabies is almost always fatal if not promptly treated.

- Zoonoses salmonellosis: Salmonellosis is a foodborne illness caused by bacteria called Salmonella. Humans can become infected by consuming contaminated food or water, or by contact with infected animals. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

- Zoonoses brucellosis: This bacterial disease is commonly transmitted to humans by contact with infected livestock or consumption of unpasteurised milk. Brucellosis can cause fever, weakness, and joint pain.

- Zoonoses campylobacteriosis: Campylobacteriosis is a foodborne illness caused by bacteria called Campylobacter. Humans can become infected by consuming contaminated food, particularly raw or undercooked meat and poultry. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain.

- Zoonoses giardiasis: This parasitic disease is spread through contact with contaminated food or water, or through contact with infected animals. Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, dehydration, and abdominal pain.

- Zoonoses leptospirosis: This bacterial disease is spread through contact with contaminated water or soil, or through contact with infected animals. Leptospirosis can cause fever, headaches, muscle pain, and bleeding.

- Zoonoses tularemia: This bacterial disease is spread through contact with infected animals or through bites from infected ticks or fleas. Tularemia can cause fever, headaches, muscle pain, and skin ulcers.

- Toxoplasmosis: This parasitic disease is spread through contact with soil or water contaminated with cat feces, or through consumption of undercooked meat. Toxoplasmosis can cause fever, headaches, and muscle pain.

It is important to practice good hygiene and to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to prevent the transmission of zoonotic diseases.