VF: Zoonoses in Humans Diseases

What is the infectious agent for Brucellosis?

Bacteria called Brucella (like B. abortus or B. canis).

What animals are associated with Brucellosis?

Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and dogs.

What are the routes of transmission for Brucellosis?

Touching fluids from animal births, drinking unsafe milk, or breathing in the germ.

What are the major symptoms of Brucellosis in humans?

A fever that makes you feel weak and sick.

What is the infectious agent for Campylobacteriosis?

Bacteria called Campylobacter.

What animals are associated with Campylobacteriosis?

Poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and turtles.

What are the routes of transmission for Campylobacteriosis?

Touching animal poop and then touching your mouth, or eating germy food.

What are the major symptoms of Campylobacteriosis in humans?

Diarrhea and fever; it is a very common food sickness.

What is the infectious agent for Leptospirosis?

Bacteria called Leptospira.

What animals are associated with Leptospirosis?

Cattle, dogs, and rodents like rats.

What are the routes of transmission for Leptospirosis?

Touching or drinking water that has animal pee in it or breathing in the germ.

What are the major symptoms of Leptospirosis in humans?

Fever, headache, and sometimes it can hurt your liver or kidneys.

What is the infectious agent for Lyme disease?

Bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi.

What animals are associated with Lyme disease?

Wild animals like rodents and the ticks that live on them.

What are the routes of transmission for Lyme disease?

Being bitten by a tick that stays on your skin for a day or two.

What are the major symptoms of Lyme disease in humans?

A red rash that looks like a "bulls-eye" target, along with fever and feeling tired.

What is the infectious agent for Salmonellosis?

Bacteria called Salmonella.

What animals are associated with Salmonellosis?

Poultry, reptiles, frogs, cattle, goats, horses, and hedgehogs.

What are the routes of transmission for Salmonellosis?

Eating germy food or water, or touching sick animals and their homes.

What are the major symptoms of Salmonellosis in humans?

A very upset stomach (gastroenteritis) that is extra dangerous for kids or the elderly.

What is the infectious agent for STEC infection?

Bacteria called Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

What animals are associated with STEC infection?

Cattle, goats, and sheep.

What are the routes of transmission for STEC infection?

Eating germy food or touching infected animals.

What are the major symptoms of STEC infection?

A bad stomach ache and sometimes a serious problem with your blood and kidneys.

What is the infectious agent for Tuberculosis?

Bacteria called Mycobacterium bovis.

What animals are associated with Tuberculosis?

Cattle.

What are the routes of transmission for Tuberculosis?

Breathing in the germ or drinking milk from sick cows.

What are the major symptoms of Tuberculosis in humans?

Lung problems and trouble breathing.

What is the infectious agent for Q fever?

Bacteria called Coxiella burnetii.

What animals are associated with Q fever?

Mostly goats and sheep, but also cattle.

What are the routes of transmission for Q fever?

Breathing in the germ from animal birth fluids or drinking unsafe milk.

What are the major symptoms of Q fever in humans?

Feeling like you have the flu or a lung sickness called pneumonia.

What is the infectious agent for Cryptococcosis?

A fungus called Cryptococcus neoformans.

What animals are associated with Cryptococcosis?

Pigeons.

What are the routes of transmission for Cryptococcosis?

Breathing in dust from bird droppings.

What are the major symptoms of Cryptococcosis in humans?

Fever and lung or brain problems, mostly in people who are already very sick.

What is the infectious agent for Ringworm?

Fungi like Microsporum or Trichophyton.

What animals are associated with Ringworm?

Cats, dogs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, and rodents.

What are the routes of transmission for Ringworm?

Touching a sick animal or touching things they have used.

What are the major symptoms of Ringworm in humans?

A red, itchy skin rash that looks like a circle or a ring.

What is the infectious agent for Sporotrichosis?

A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis.

What animals are associated with Sporotrichosis?

Cats.

What are the routes of transmission for Sporotrichosis?

Being bitten or scratched by a sick cat, or a cat sneezing on you.

What are the major symptoms of Sporotrichosis in humans?

Bumps or sores on the skin or lung problems.

What is the infectious agent for Cutaneous Larva Migrans?

Tiny worms called Hookworms.

What animals are associated with Cutaneous Larva Migrans?

Dogs and cats.

What are the routes of transmission for Cutaneous Larva Migrans?

When larvae in the dirt touch your bare skin.

What are the major symptoms of Cutaneous Larva Migrans in humans?

Itchy, raised red lines on your skin.

What is the infectious agent for Toxocariasis?

Tiny worms called Roundworms (Toxocara).

What animals are associated with Toxocariasis?

Cats and dogs.

What are the routes of transmission for Toxocariasis?

Accidentally eating worm eggs from dirty hands or germy food.

What are the major symptoms of Toxocariasis in humans?

It can hurt your vision or make your liver get too big.

What is the infectious agent for Taeniasis?

Tapeworms called Taenia.

What animals are associated with Taeniasis?

Cattle and pigs.

What are the routes of transmission for Taeniasis?

Eating meat that is not cooked enough.

What are the major symptoms of Taeniasis in humans?

Usually no signs, but sometimes an upset stomach.

What is the infectious agent for Chagas?

A tiny germ called Trypanosoma cruzi.

What animals are associated with Chagas?

Wild animals and Triatome bugs (called "kissing bugs").

What are the routes of transmission for Chagas?

Mostly through bug bites or germy food and drinks.

What are the major symptoms of Chagas in humans?

It can cause heart problems a long time after you get sick.

What is the infectious agent for Cryptosporidiosis?

A tiny germ called Cryptosporidium parvum.

What animals are associated with Cryptosporidiosis?

Cattle (especially calves), sheep, and goats.

What are the routes of transmission for Cryptosporidiosis?

Touching animal poop and then your mouth, or drinking germy water.

What are the major symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis in humans?

A very upset stomach and diarrhea.

What is the infectious agent for Toxoplasmosis?

A tiny germ called Toxoplasma gondii.

What animals are associated with Toxoplasmosis?

Pigs, cattle, and cats.

What are the routes of transmission for Toxoplasmosis?

Eating undercooked meat or touching cat poop and then your mouth.

What are the major symptoms of Toxoplasmosis in humans?

Feeling like you have the flu; it is very important for pregnant women to be careful.

What is the infectious agent for MERS?

A virus called MERS-CoV.

What animals are associated with MERS?

Dromedary camels.

What are the routes of transmission for MERS?

Touching or being near camels that are sick.

What are the major symptoms of MERS in humans?

Fever and trouble breathing.

What is the infectious agent for Rabies?

Rabies virus.

What animals are associated with Rabies?

Many wild and pet animals.

What are the routes of transmission for Rabies?

Being bitten by a sick animal or getting their spit in a wound.

What are the major symptoms of Rabies in humans?

A very scary and deadly sickness that hurts the brain.

What is the infectious agent for West Nile Fever?

West Nile virus.

What animals are associated with West Nile Fever?

Birds and the mosquitoes that bite them.

What are the routes of transmission for West Nile Fever?

Being bitten by a mosquito that is carrying the virus.

What are the major symptoms of West Nile Fever in humans?

Most people feel fine, but some get a fever or brain sickness.

What is the infectious agent for Zoonotic Influenza?

Influenza type A viruses.

What animals are associated with Zoonotic Influenza?

Birds and pigs.

What are the routes of transmission for Zoonotic Influenza?

Touching sick birds or pigs or breathing in their germs.

What are the major symptoms of Zoonotic Influenza in humans?

Feeling like you have a bad flu with a fever and cough.