27) Zoonotic diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are Zoonotic diseases ?
A
Illness caused by germs(virus,bacteria,fungi) that are passed between animals and people
2
Q
What does UNEP say related to it ?
A
60% of all infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic
3
Q
Main reason of its spread ?
A
Interaction between human and livestock
4
Q
Main reason for bat associated viruses ?
A
Due to loss of habitats of bats
5
Q
Recent zoonotic diseases ?
A
Ebola, Birdflu, MERS, SARS, Rift valley fever, West Nile virus, Zika virus, COVID-19
