The Effects of Zoonotic Diseases Case Study #13 April 17, 2011 Zoonosis refers to an infectious disease in animals that can be transmitted to people. An animal serves as the natural reservoir for such an infectious agent, ("MedTerms," 2001). Many zoonoses, which is simply the plural meaning of zoonosis, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites can be transmitted to humans by various routes. Some of these routes consist of animal bites, vectors (i.e.,
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of four zoonotic diseases in ticks from New Hampshire. Zoonotic diseases are pathogens that can be passed from animals to humans. DNA was extracted from ticks collected in New Hampshire and tested for Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia sp., Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, and Rickettsia sp. These diseases are found all over the US, according to the CDC in 2010, Anaplasma phagocytophilum was reported to have 1761 cases, Babesia sp was reported
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Introduction A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed between animals and humans which is caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. These zoonotic diseases are very common due to the high contact between humans and animals on a daily basis either at home or in the workplace. The scientific world has estimations that 6 out of every 10 infectious diseases in humans are spread from animals. Echinococcosis can also be called a hydatid disease, hydatidosis, or echinococcal disease and is a
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Introduction Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases which can be transmitted from animals to man. Due to frequent contact and domestication of wildlife animals, zoonotic diseases are increasingly becoming more prevalent. Public parks and gardens are home to abundant populations of birds. One of the most frequent species known to thrive in such areas are feral pigeon (Columba livia). Although there are few reports of disease transmission between pigeons and humans, their close interaction
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BUBONIC PLAGUE OR BLACK DEATH a) Causative agent: Yersinia pestis- the type of bacteria that causes plague b) Risk factor . The risk is very low. Only a few thousand people are getting exposed to plague. Most common in rural areas and in urban areas characterized by overcrowding, poor sanitation and a high rat population. Veterinarians and their assistants have a higher risk of coming into contact with domestic cats that may have become infected with plague. Camping, hunting or hiking
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Prevalence of Zoonotic Diseases (T.B and Brucellosis) in Animals Domesticated in Pishin District Research Report submitted to & For the complete fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) In BIOTECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS By AEMAL TAREEN Supervisor Dr. DOST MUHAMMAD BALOCH Faculty of Biotechnology and Informatics, BUITEMS, Quetta Co-Supervisor PROFESSOR Dr. MUHAMMAD AZAM KHAN KAKAR Faculty of Biotechnology and Informatics, BUITEMS
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Many viruses that humans come into contact with originate from an animal source, such as the Black Plague from rats and AIDS from monkeys. These viruses constitute a threat to the human health. Veterinarians can help in the effort to contain and prevent the spread of these viruses to the human population. An instance of such a virus is the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which recently emerged in the US. The first confirmed case of MERS was reported in Indiana, where the patient was an American
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of Western Equine Encephalitis?................................................4 What kind of disease is it and how does the disease work?...................................................4 When was Western Equine Encephalitis Discovered / History?............................................4 Which animals/species/age group are at risk for Western Equine Encephalitis?..................5 What diseases can WEE be confused or misdiagnosed for?.................................................5 What
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by antibiotic resistant organisms. A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be spread between animals and humans. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.(CDC,2013) Clinical workplace hygiene is essential for eradicating and preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. The subject of this task will be addressed, with regard to hospitalised canine parvovirus. Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal
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Traveling to countries where giardiasis is common Giardia cannot be passed by coming in contact with blood. Giardiasis is a global disease. It infects nearly 2% of adults and 6% to 8% of children in developed countries worldwide. Nearly 33% of people in developing countries have had giardiasis. In the United States, Giardia infection is the most common intestinal parasitic disease affecting humans [1]. Giardia infection can cause a variety of intestinal symptoms, which include: Diarrhea, Gas or flatulence
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