Zoonotic Diseases: Animal-to-Human Transmission & Public Health Risk
Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be transmitted between animals and humans through direct contact, environmental exposure, vectors, or food systems. This section explores transmission mechanisms, epidemiology, prevention strategies, and the broader public health implications of zoonotic pathogens affecting companion animals, livestock, and wildlife.Zoonosis 101
Foundational principles of zoonotic transmission, including viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal pathogens. Learn how spillover events occur and why surveillance and early detection are critical in veterinary and human healthcare systems.
Prevention Tips
Evidence-based biosecurity measures, hygiene protocols, vaccination strategies, vector control practices, and household risk-reduction methods for minimising cross-species transmission.
Zoonotic Case Studies
Analytical breakdowns of real-world outbreaks and clinical cases, highlighting epidemiological patterns, containment strategies, and lessons for integrated One Health approaches.