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By, Medical News Tip Monday, September 9, 2023
Zoonosis is a disease passing from animals to humans, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
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It spreads through contact or food. Zoonoses are a major health concern due to close human-animal interactions as pets, and in nature.
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They can disrupt the production and trade of animal products for food and other purposes.
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Many new infectious diseases, like HIV, start as zoonotic but mutate into human-only strains.
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Others, like Ebola and salmonellosis, lead to recurring outbreaks. Preventing zoonotic diseases varies depending on the pathogen.
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Safe animal care practices in agriculture reduce foodborne outbreaks from meat, eggs, dairy, and vegetables.
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Ensuring clean drinking water, waste management, and protecting surface water are important.
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Antimicrobial resistance complicates control as antibiotic use in food animals fosters drug-resistant zoonotic pathogens.
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Controlling zoonotic diseases is essential for both animal and human health. It can make critical health problems.
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