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SECTION XII
COMMON ZOONOTIC DISEASES
Zoonoses are diseases and infections that
are naturally transmitted between vertebrate
animals and humans.
Zoonoses constitute 61% of all known
infectious diseases. It may also be noted that
out of the 175 diseases considered to be
emerging, 75% are zoonotic.
Poor hygiene, poverty, malnutrition, lack of
education, close contact with animals are
predisposing factors causing zoonotic diseases.
There are some 45 zoonotic diseases
purported to be transmitted from cattle.
Dairy farmers who are in close contact with
their animals are always at risk of acquiring
infections from animals, especially since most
of these diseases are prevalent in animals in
our country. It is important that the farmer
is aware of these diseases which could help
him seek appropriate advice or treatment
from a doctor. This section briefly describes
the following zoonotic diseases that can be
transmitted by cattle:
A. Human Brucellosis
B. Human Tuberculosis
C. Leptospirosis
D. Gastro-intestinal zoonotic diseases
E. Tick borne zoonotic diseases