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zoonotic disease

Alternative name(s): zoonoses

Definition Source References

Zoonotic disease or zoonoses are directly transmitted from animals to humans via various routes of transmission (e.g. air - influenza; bites and saliva - rabies).

Asia-Pacific assessment, Sustainable use assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme), Africa assessment

Are directly transmitted from animals to humans via various routes of transmission (e.g. air - influenza; bites and saliva - rabies).

Americas assessment