Objectives: To investigate the major pathogens infecting albino Himalayan marmots (Marmota himalayana) and to provide a basis for controlling the quality of M. himalayana. Methods: The stool of 51 wild marmots (21 albinos and 30 normal marmots) from the same origin was examined for parasites, and...

Pigs (Sus scrofa) were introduced to Guam in the 1600's and are now present in high densities throughout the island. Wild pigs are reservoirs for pathogens of concern to domestic animals and humans. Exposure to porcine parvovirus, transmissible gastroenteritis, and Leptospira interrogans has been...

Background and Aim: The "One Health" concept is a global strategy that recognizes that public health is related to animal health and the environment; however, the role of domestic animals and their involvement in the transmission of zoonoses is often underestimated. The aim of the study was to...

This year's UK Zoonoses Report continues to include feature articles which highlight human and animal incidents and issues of public health significance which occurred during 2015 which includes Anthrax, Hantavirus, Bovine TB, gastointestinal infections, and Swine Influenza. Also presented is a...

The possession of exotic animals as pets is a social practice that has become more visible in Mexico in recent years, so it is interesting to understand its environmental and social implications and those related to human health. The present study aims to identify the main species of exotic animals ...

The exact definition of zoonoses (according to the WHO) is given. In chronological sequences are briefly presented the oldest zoonoses (rabies, anthrax, tetanus, tuberculosis and brucellosis), further newer zoonoses (leptospirosis, tularemia, toxoplasmosis, listeriosis, Q fever and partly...

Wild animals and pests are important reservoirs and vectors of pathogenic agents that can affect domestic pigs. Rapid globalization, anthropogenic factors, and increasing trends toward outdoor pig production facilitate the contact between domestic pigs and wildlife. However, knowledge on the...

Zoonoses present a major public health threat and are estimated to account for a substantial part of the infectious disease burden in low-income countries. The severity of zoonotic diseases is compounded by factors such as poverty, living in close contact with livestock and wildlife,...