Classification of zoonoses based on physical conditions

CLASSIFICATION OF ZOONOSES BASED ON PHYSICAL CONDITION

Urban zoonoses

  • Infections which are commonly prevalent in urban areas and transmitted from animals to human beings.

Rural zoonoses

  • Infections which are commonly prevalent in rural areas and transmitted from animals to human beings.

Occupational zoonoses

  • Infections which are transmitted from animals to human beings by nature of their occupation.
    • Examples: Wool sorter's disease, Sugarcane worker's disease, Rice field worker’s disease
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