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7 diseases you can catch from animals

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Rabies: A viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, usually through bites. It affects the central nervous system and can be fatal if not treated promptly.

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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Various strains of influenza viruses that primarily infect birds can occasionally spread to humans through direct contact with infected birds or contaminated environments.

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Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection caused by Leptospira bacteria found in the urine of infected animals, especially rodents and livestock. Humans can become infected through contact with contaminated water or soil.

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Lyme Disease: Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Small mammals and deer are primary hosts for the ticks that transmit the disease.

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Salmonellosis: Infection with Salmonella bacteria, often transmitted to humans through consumption of contaminated food (such as poultry, eggs, or dairy products) or contact with infected animals (like reptiles or poultry).

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Brucellosis: Caused by bacteria of the Brucella genus, which can infect livestock (such as cattle, goats, and pigs) and wildlife. Humans can contract the disease through direct contact with infected animals or consumption of contaminated animal products.

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Q Fever: Caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, which infects livestock, pets, and wild animals. Humans can be infected through inhalation of contaminated dust particles or direct contact with infected animals or their produc

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