Non Zoonotic Disease

Animal or zoophilic infections are usually periodic and restricted to the areas where the host animal is found. Microsporum canis, the cat and dog ringworm, is the commonest of the zoophilic infections worldwide and spread occurs directly from an infected animal and, probably, from contaminated furniture, floors and carpets in the home environment. I contrast, Anthropophilic dermatophytes are more common in the community. In some cases there is evidence to support the existence of localized epidemics of

Breaking news, 107 persons contacted Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacterial infection after visiting a petting zoo at a North Carolina County fair . . . a 2-year-old boy died.¹ E. coli bacterial infection is a growing concern for public health officials in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and other local health departments. This is the most recent condition on E. coli outbreaks in North Carolina. In 2004, E. coli O157:H7 infection was responsible for making 108 visitors to the North Carolina State fair’s petting zoo ill.¹ This condition posed a serious health risk to the unsuspecting petting zoos’ patrons. Kids are more susceptible to these kinds of infections, because they are more prone to touching animals on display; then touching their mouths, noses, and eyes, which can lead to autoinfection. Most people are unaware of the infectious danger that lurks in the innocent coats of these cute furry creatures.

Nematodes, also known as roundworms due to their round cross-section, are parasites that can affect both domesticated and wild animals (Bassert and Thomas 451). The roundworms that are common in dogs are Ancylostoma caninum, Toxocara canis, and Trichuris vulpis (Bassert and Thomas 451). The roundworms that are common in cats are Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Dirofilaria immitis, and Toxocara cati (Bassert and Thomas 451). Dirofilaria immitis and Toxascaris leonina can affect both dogs and cats (Bassert and Thomas 451). Baylisascaris procyonis can affect both raccoons and dogs (Bassert and Thomas 454). Roundworms can live in many of the organs and systems of the body, such as the eye, gastrointestinal tract, urogenital system, circulatory system,

• Be aware of the infection control policies and procedures that are used in your workplace.

The Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services works closely with the Office of Infectious Diseases when investigating through surveillance for possible domestic and foreign infectious diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1998), “[The objective is a] strong and coordinated system for surveillance and response in the United States and abroad, not only for foodborne disease but for other emerging infectious diseases as well” (p. 6). Infectious diseases are still a major problem, and still is the biggest cause of death worldwide. The CDC and all its departments work together to make the world a safer place to

Most inflammatory diseases in cats such as rabies, FIV, URF, FIP ... can be prevented by vaccination. Besides, need to hygiene shelter, food and animal body. Do not use bowls with food to contain the disease was. Once you found infected cats, should not carry holding, stroking, let us live with the man who should consult a veterinarian, using essential

In the case of an animal disease epidemic, an animal diagnostic center is a prominent instrument for diagnostic testing. Therefore, FEMA training of staff should be incorporated in the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Management Plan.

Prevention requires control measures at all stages of the food chain, from agricultural production, to processing, manufacturing and preparation of foods in both commercial establishments and at home. Ensuring food is properly cooked and still hot when served. Washing hands thoroughly and frequently using soap, in particular after contact with pets or farm animals, or after having been to the toilet (WHO). Both professional and domestic food handlers to be vigilant while preparing food and observing hygienic rules of food preparation. Protecting fields from animal faecal contamination.

Explain what is meant by disease surveillance and briefly explain, with suitable examples, the role of some important agencies and organizations (national and international) involved with disease surveillance. (15 mark)

“In 2010, a undercover investigator filmed sick animals left untreated and dead animals to rot on floors at Tweddle Farm Zoo”(Captive Animals 5). Leaving animals to rot and die is deadly to the animals around it and can cause deadly disease. Zoos cannot provide the care that animals need, and cannot give anywhere close to amount of space the animals have in the wild, therefore I believe that animals should not be held in captivity.

A zoonotic disease is a disease that originally was contracted from an animal but can passed from human to human as well.

It has been previously reported that there is significant association between viremia or seroconversion to BVDV and outbreaks of respiratory tract infection in feedlot animals (Fulton et al. 200; Fulton et al. 2002; Loneragan et al. 2005). Also, Booker et al. (2008) observed that animals reared in pens contained PI animals had more respiratory tract infection and mortalities in comparison to animals reared in pens free from PI animals.

Annual check-ups and vaccinations can help your pet avoid many potentially fatal illnesses. Basic pet vaccinations available through VIP Pet Care shot clinics include Rabies, Bordetella, DA2P+Parvovirus, and Lyme for dogs and Rabies, Feline Leukemia, and FVRCP for cats. You can also have your pet screened for a variety of worms such as hookworm, roundworm, and heart worm. Don’t forget to pick up your annual supply of heart worm preventative during your visit! Most VIP Pet Care providers also offer micro chipping services for your pet to help them get home safe if they are ever separated

Keeping animals in zoos and aquariums dates back in 1963 when the first zoo the in Paris, France. The main purposes of zoos were to educate science and natural history of animals and todayhave are used for entertainment, education and even scientific research. So far there are about 3000 animal exhibitors held in the US, and they include zoos, petting farms, marine mammal parks and circuses among others. Out of these, less than 10% are approved by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) which sets high standards of care to animals held in zoos and aquariums in the world. Every animal exhibitor is considered a zoo regardless of whether they abide by AZA standards or not. Though to all animal activists love animals, some respect them because they believe they have the right to live in conducive habitants in the world while zoos that meet best standards present a challenge to advocates who love animals because they get an opportunity to interact and see animals. This paper is going to present various arguments on holding animals in zoos and aquariums by considering varying opinions and then conclude with a perspective that is most justifiable.

Foreign animal disease, or transboundary animal diseases, has become a concern worldwide as international trades increase and foreign investment restrictions loosen in the recent decades. Transboundary animal diseases, defined as “those that are of significant economic, trade and/or food security importance for a considerable number of countries; which can easily spread to other countries and reach epidemic proportions; and where control/management, including exclusion, requires cooperation between several countries,” can be difficult to eliminate from a country once an outbreak occurred and thus require adequate border surveillance and strict import controls to prevent the spread of the disease.3