Zoonotic diseases are responsible for some of the most devastating pandemics in human history. Here's how to reduce the impact of these infectious illnesses.
A critical reason for the spread of zoonotic diseases is rapid urbanization and the loss of natural habitats for wild animals.
Zoonotic diseases are very common and it is increasing in recent days. Around 60 per cent of the emerging human infections are zoonotic in nature.
World Zoonosis Day is observed every year to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases and celebrate to honour the work of French biologist Louis Pasteur who invented the Rabies vaccine.
The transmission of Tuberculosis from humans to animals has been detected in the city of Chennai. State to conduct house screenings to comprehend the spread of the disease.
Children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are at risk of zoonotic diseases. A 10-year-old UP boy with a rare zoonotic disease got around 40% of his liver and 70% of his lung removed.
A new study has identified various mammal species that can act as hosts to SARS-CoV-2 and spread the virus to humans. These include rats, water buffalo, and mountain gorillas. Read on to find out the other animal species that can cause secondary spillover to humans.
Several thousand people in northwest China have tested positive for brucellosis, a bacterial disease, even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
This malarial parasite is found in long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques. It can cause daily fever spikes 9-12 days after the infection and organ failure in severe cases.
Pandemics are devastating lives and economies. According to the CDC, more than 75 per cent of emerging infectious diseases have their origin in animals.
Dog meat consumption gives rise to many health concerns especially in view of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to know the health risks.
People who believe they may have been exposed to rabies are advised to immediately seek medical treatment which involves a series of rabies vaccinations.
A new study has revealed that petting zoos are a potential source for shedding highly virulent pathogens that may be transmitted to humans.
You will be shocked to know how many diseases your pets can give you.
IIL organized free Vaccination Camps in 100 centres across the country through veterinary dispensaries. IIL organizes these camps every year on July 6th on World Zoonosis Day.
How bird flu viruses adapt to humans
Experts emphasise the need for a strategy against Zoonotic diseases
Zoonotic diseases are responsible for some of the most devastating pandemics in human history. Here's how to reduce the impact of these infectious illnesses.
A critical reason for the spread of zoonotic diseases is rapid urbanization and the loss of natural habitats for wild animals.
Zoonotic diseases are very common and it is increasing in recent days. Around 60 per cent of the emerging human infections are zoonotic in nature.
The transmission of Tuberculosis from humans to animals has been detected in the city of Chennai. State to conduct house screenings to comprehend the spread of the disease.
Children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are at risk of zoonotic diseases. A 10-year-old UP boy with a rare zoonotic disease got around 40% of his liver and 70% of his lung removed.
A new study has identified various mammal species that can act as hosts to SARS-CoV-2 and spread the virus to humans. These include rats, water buffalo, and mountain gorillas. Read on to find out the other animal species that can cause secondary spillover to humans.
Several thousand people in northwest China have tested positive for brucellosis, a bacterial disease, even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
This malarial parasite is found in long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques. It can cause daily fever spikes 9-12 days after the infection and organ failure in severe cases.
Pandemics are devastating lives and economies. According to the CDC, more than 75 per cent of emerging infectious diseases have their origin in animals.
Dog meat consumption gives rise to many health concerns especially in view of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to know the health risks.
People who believe they may have been exposed to rabies are advised to immediately seek medical treatment which involves a series of rabies vaccinations.
A new study has revealed that petting zoos are a potential source for shedding highly virulent pathogens that may be transmitted to humans.
IIL organized free Vaccination Camps in 100 centres across the country through veterinary dispensaries. IIL organizes these camps every year on July 6th on World Zoonosis Day.
How bird flu viruses adapt to humans
Experts emphasise the need for a strategy against Zoonotic diseases
World Zoonosis Day is observed every year to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases and celebrate to honour the work of French biologist Louis Pasteur who invented the Rabies vaccine.
You will be shocked to know how many diseases your pets can give you.
