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Information on zoonotic diseases (including West Nile Virus)
Coexisting with Wildlife - SkunksFamiliarity with zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans) is important for everyone, regardless of whether or not you have animals. It’s important to understand the symptoms and why and how certain diseases are transmitted from animals to humans. Whether you’re an avid hiker, cat enthusiast, or have a green thumb, zoonotic diseases can be contracted in a variety of ways.

Some common Zoonotic Diseases include:

  • RabiesCoexisting with Wildlife - Oposums
  • West Nile Virus
  • Leptospirosis
  • Salmonella
  • E Coli
  • Monkeypox
  • Mad Cow
  • Newcastle
  • Mange
  • Psittacosis

For more information on zoonotic diseases, including West Nile Virus, please visit the links listed below: