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A zoonosis is any infectious disease that is able to be transmitted from other animals to humans or from humans to animals. When passed from human to animal it is often called reverse zoonosis.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoSome zoonotic diseases are the Bubonic Plague, several types of influenza, poxes (chicken pox, cow pox etc.) and many parasitic worms, such as tapeworm and roundworm.
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∙ 12y agothe main causes other than abiotic items are humans only that is the basic concept
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Three patterns that can occur when outbreaks of disease spread?
reservoir:is a source of the pathogen in the environment Reservoirs might be animals, people, or inanimate objects such as soil. Endemic diseases, epidemic, and pandemic.
Who are responsible for spread of diseases?
Many things but high on the list is PEOPLE WHO DO NOT WASH THEIR HANDS!
Are infectious diseases caused by people not washing their hands?
No, but the microbes which cause the diseases can spread on people's hands, so good hygiene is an important element of disease control.
Are all infectious diseases spread the same way?
yes. all infectionous diseases are spread the same way
How are infrctious diseases spread?
Infectious diseases spread either by person to person contact, or indirectly by a vector or a fomite.
Can animals spread infectious diseases?
Yes , there are about 40 diseases that can be spread from animals to human ; These are known as Zoonoses . See related link below .
How do diseases spread in zoos?
They get them from un-specified animals & plants.
What diseases do cockroaches spread?
There are several different diseases that cockroaches can spread to humans and other animals. Some of these diseases include dysentery, typhoid, poliomyelitis, and gastroenteritis.
Keep America more tidy?
Americans should keep the country so that humans and animals don't get diseases or spread those horrible diseases Americans should keep the country so that humans and animals don't get diseases or spread those horrible diseases
An early problem in agricultural societies was?
the spread of diseases from animals to humans.
Can Insects and animals can spread diseases?
Yes, some animals and insects can carry diseases in their blood, usually obtained from eating their prey that had it and transferring it to other animals and even humans.
Do flies spread off diseases?
Some do but mostly to animals but yes... i think
Why is it important to quarantine animals that are brought into Singapore?
Quarantine is important to stop the spread of diseases that could destroy the local animals.
What diseases do monkeys have?
Macaque monkeys do indeed spread disease. These animals spread a harsh disease known as monkeypox.
What do scientist learn about animals?
They learn about diseases Take a chimp for example scientists use chimps so that they can discover about diseases that can spread to humans.
What animals and plants will be affected by tourism in Antarctica?
All of the plants and animals. Humans can spread diseases and stuff to the animals and they can die and suffer in DEEP PAIN!!
Which diseases do they spread?
Everything can spread diseases. What, 'which' are you concerned about?
