Prions and certain endoparasites, bacteria, and viruses are internationally recognized as types of disease-causing biological agents that can be transmitted from contaminated feed to animals. Historically, foodborne biological hazards such as prions (transmissible spongiform encephalopathy),...

The aim of this paper was to present some important aspects of gross anatomy and histopathology of liver in selected avian diseases. Part 2 is dedicated to fungal and parasitic diseases. Opportunistic fungi of Aspergillus spp. and Candida spp. are frequently found in liver of immunocompromised...

This review categorizes 62 zoonoses humans share with dogs based on their clinical, public health importance, and global distribution. Three categories were identified. Category 1 comprise the most widespread and public health important zoonoses and includes 13 zoonoses where dogs play an essential ...

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...

Of the total of 1415 known infectious pathogens affecting humans, 217 are viruses or prions, 538 are bacteria or rickettsias, 307 are fungi, 66 are protozoa and 287 are helminths. Of these, some 868 (61%) have a zoonotic character. Laws 626/2004 and 355/2007 in the Slovak Republic regulate...

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...