zoonotic diseases

A person holding baby chickens in their hands. Many animals, including birds, can carry diseases that can jump to humans. So, make sure to wash your hands with soap after handling even the most adorable animals. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

Zoonotic diseases, also called zoonoses, are illnesses caused by germs that are passed between animals and people. 

"Put simply, a zoonotic disease is one that originates in animals and can cause disease in humans," said Barbara Han, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York. 

Zoonotic diseases are prevalent throughout the world; they can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi, and may cause mild or severe illness or death. Experts estimate that about 60% of known infectious diseases in people can be spread by animals, and 3 out of every 4 new diseases in people originated in animals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

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