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ZOONOTIC DISEASES : DISEASES TRANSMITTED FROM ANIMALS TO HUMAN BEINGS

Be careful of these diseases as they may cause infection to any one of your family .


Zoonotic diseases are diseases that animals could transmit to humans or mixed diseases between animals and man .

Theses diseases are :

1 - Influenza : avian " bird " influenza or swine " pig " influenza .

2- Skin diseases :  Ringworm , Mange and fleas .

3- Rabies from dogs and cats or even carrier animals .

4- Toxoplasmosis  : Which affect pregnancy is mainly transmitted from cats .

5- Fever : Brucellosis , staph , strept , chlamydia , camplyobacter , malaria  and other pathogens .

6- Worms : intestinal , hepatic , sarcocysist and filaria .

7- Tuberculosis .

How to avoid zoonotic diseases :

1- Taking care  during handling infected animals.
2- Keep all children away from diseased animals.
3- Wear gloves during handling your pets or cattle .
4- Thoroughly clean your hand after handling animals .
5- Consult your doctor if any fever signs appeared after handling animal .
6- Raw meat and meat product must be thoroughly cooked and from known healthy sources .
7- Dead carcasses of animals should be hygienically disposal .
8- Avoid eating without washing hands with water and soap or disinfectant .
9- Washing vegetables and fruits well before eating .
10- Follow the healthy tips and safety measures when handling infected animals 
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