Intro to Zoonosis Flashcards
Zoonosis
Disease that people get from animals
Anthroponoses
Disease that people get from other people
Zoonoses are NOT
Poisoning/envenomation by animals
Bites, Kicks, and scratches from animals
Allergies against animals
Anthroponoses - even if animal derived food serves as vehicle
What the globally important zoonotic diseases?
Rabies Leishmaniasis Cysticercosis Brucellosis Leptospirosis Echinococcosis
What are the two types of cost of zoonotic diseases?
Cost in human health
Economic Cost
What is the Economic cost associated with Zoonotic Disease?
Cost of prophylaxis and treatment
Cost of import/export restrictions
Lost Trade and tourism
How do people acquire zoonotic disease?
Pets Farms County/state fairs Petting zoos Pet stores Nature parks Wooded and brushy areas Child care facilities
What are the social changes that affect zoonoses?
Changes in: Small animal ownership "status" of animals exotic animal ownership Food animal production global trade and travel
What are the global trends that affect zoonoses?
Travel/Globalization
Exotic animal trade
What three things are included in Travel/Globalization that affect zoonoses?
Decreased transit time
Increased access to remote areas
Increased international trade in animals and animal products
How does Veterinary Medicine affect Zoonoses?
Surveillance
Prevention/Control
Occupational Safety
What are the three life cycles of zoonoses?
Single vertebrate host
Multiple vertebrate hosts
Combination of vertebrate and invertebrate hosts
