Zooneses

Zooneses are diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans. They can spread through direct contact with infected animals, their bodily fluids, or indirect contact via vectors like ticks or mosquitoes. Examples include rabies, which can spread through bites, and Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks. Zooneses are important to monitor because they can cause significant health issues in humans and often originate from interactions with domestic or wild animals. Understanding and controlling these diseases involves managing animal health and minimizing risky interactions between humans and animals.