Avoiding Diseases Passed by Animals

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Animals, either as pets or in public settings such as petting zoos and fairs, can provide companionship, entertainment and education. However, certain animal diseases can be spread to humans.

Diseases that are passed from animals to humans are called zoonotic diseases or zoonoses. Simple steps can be taken to prevent most zoonotic diseases.

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Avoiding Diseases Passed by Animals

The most common zoonoses are caused by bacteria and parasites found in the intestines of animals. These infections are passed through the fecal-oral route. This means people come in contact with the saliva or stool of an...

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