“Zoonotic Diseases: The Hidden Threats Spreading from Animals to Humans”

1. Rabies – Spread through bites of infected animals like dogs, bats.
2. Avian Influenza – Transmitted from birds to humans through contact with infected birds.
3. Brucellosis – Spread through unpasteurized dairy products or contact with infected animals.
4. Leptospirosis – Contracted from water contaminated with infected animal urine.
5. Anthrax – Spread from infected livestock or contaminated animal products.
6. Salmonellosis – Transmitted through contaminated food or contact with reptiles, birds.
7. Ebola – Believed to originate from bats and spread through infected bodily fluids.
8. Nipah Virus – Spread from bats or infected pigs to humans.
9. Toxoplasmosis – Contracted from cat feces or undercooked meat.
10. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Believed to have originated from animals, likely bats or pangolins.

How to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases?

• Maintain hygiene after handling animals.
• Avoid consumption of unpasteurized dairy or undercooked meat.
• Get vaccinations (e.g., rabies vaccine).
• Wear protective gear when handling animals.
• Ensure pets receive regular veterinary care.