- Every year on 6 July, World Zoonoses Day is observed to raise awareness about those diseases that can spread from animals to humans.
- On 6 July 1885, World Zoonoses Day was started to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases.
- Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against Rabies virus on 6 July 1885.
- A study conducted by the CDC showed that about 60% of all diseases known to exist today are zoonotic in nature, and about 70% of emerging infections originate in animals.
- It is important to understand the impact of zoonotic diseases on human health and take the necessary precautions.
Zoonoses Diseases
- They are the diseases that can transmit from animals to humans. They are caused by viruses, parasites, bacteria and fungi.
- Zoonotic pathogens spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water, or the environment.
- The most common zoonoses diseases are Plague, Rabies, Tuberculosis, Scabies, Roundworms, etc.