Zoonosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is zoonosis?
A
A disease that can be transmissible from animals to humans
2
Q
What are two common ways in which zoonoses can be transmitted?
A
Through bites and scratches or through ingestion of contaminated materials (ie. not washing hands before touching food)
3
Q
Can we be unaware that an animal is a carrier?
A
Yes, some animals that are infected show no clinical signs but can still transmit the disease
