Zoonoses Education Resources

	Routes of Transmission - Illustrated These handouts use pictures to describe the ways diseases can spread from animals to humans. Transmission Routes of Zoonotic Diseases of Companion Animals [English (1 pg)] Transmission Routes of Zoonotic Diseases of Livestock [English (1 pg)] [Spanish (1 pg)]

	Zoonoses Routes of Transmission - Definitions These handouts describe the ways diseases can spread between animals and from animals to humans. Companion Animal Disease Transmission Routes (General) [English (1 pg)] Livestock Disease Transmission Routes (General) [English (1 pg)] [Spanish (1 pg)] Companion Animal Disease Transmission Routes (Technical) [English (1 pg)] Livestock Disease Transmission Routes (Technical) [English (1 pg)] [Spanish (1 pg)]

	Disease Lists Companion Animal Zoonotic Disease List (By Route of Transmission) This handout lists the potential routes of transmission of select zoonotic diseases from animals to humans. [English (1 pg)] Companion Animal Zoonotic Disease List (By Animal) This handout lists select zoonotic diseases that may be carried by companion animals and potentially transmitted to humans. [English (1 pg)] Diseases from Select Zoonotic Agents This table lists numerous zoonotic disease agents, their transmission routes, human and animal clinical signs, and incubation periods. [English (4 pg)] Select Zoonotic Diseases of Companion Animals This table summarizes numerous zoonotic diseases of companion animals, their transmission routes, incubation period, animal species affected, and clinical signs in animals and humans. [English (4 pg)] Bioterrorism and High Consequence Pathogens This table summarizes information for potential bioterrorism/agroterrorism agents and high consequence livestock pathogens. It includes the route of transmission, incubation period, signs of disease in animals and humans. [English (4 pg)]

	Specific Diseases by Route of Transmission These documents list diseases based on how they are spread (aerosol, oral, etc) and whether they are zoonotic or considered foreign to the U.S. Dog Diseases [English (6 pgs)] Cat Diseases [English (6 pgs)] Cattle Diseases [English (6 pgs)] Horse Diseases [English (6 pgs)]

	Zoonotic Disease Prevention Measures General Precautions Zoonotic disease prevention recommendations for pet owners. [English (1 pg)] General Precautions: For Pet Reptile Owners Zoonotic disease prevention recommendations for people that keep reptiles as pets. [English (1 pg)] Additional Precautions for Immunocompromised Individuals Additional zoonotic disease prevention measures for people with weakened immune systems. [English (1 pg)] Zoonoses and Immunocompromised Persons 'FastFacts' on zoonotic disease prevention measures and resources for immunocompromised persons. [English (2 pgs)] Dog Bite Prevention Preventive measures for dog bites and associated zoonotic diseases. [English (1 pg)] Zoonotic Disease Prevention Handout: W.A.S.H. Zoonotic disease prevention measures using the acronym (W.A.S.H.) to remind individuals to Wash, Avoid, use Safety, and maintain Health. [English (1 pg)] Wash Your Hands Sign These signs can be printed and posted by sinks to remind employees to wash their hands. [Full Size] [Small Size]

	Infection Control Infection Control in Animal Shelters Infection Control for Livestock Producers Infection Control in Veterinary Clinics Cleaning and Disinfection Information

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This information includes diseases notifiable to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (that are either not present in the U.S. or that are reportable diseases) as well as a number of zoonotic agents. This information is provided as part of the awareness education goals of the Center for Food Security and Public Health. The information in these factsheets should not be used as a substitute for clinical judgement. Medical information can rapidly become obsolete and current sources should be consulted for specific recommendations for treatment and prevention. We welcome suggestions for correction or improvement of our materials. Please be certain to read the Terms of Use statement that covers all files and content found on this website.