Veterinary Epidemiology and Zoonosis

OCCUPATIONAL ZOONOSES

• Infections which are transmitted from animals to human beings by nature of their occupation are described as occupational zoonotic diseases.
  • Examples: Wool sorter's disease, Sugarcane worker's disease, Rice field worker’s disease.
• Based on occupation and demography, it may be classified as either urban zoonoses or rural zoonoses

Urban zoonoses

• Infections which are commonly prevalent in urban areas and transmitted from animals to human beings.
  • Examples: Rabies, Abattoir's infections, Anthrax, Leptospirosis, Tuberculosis.

Rural zoonoses

• Infections which are commonly prevalent in rural areas and transmitted from animals to human beings.
  • Examples: Brucellosis, Schistosomiosis, Rabies, Worm infestations.