Zoonoses

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Today, over 200 diseases are known to be mutually transmitted between humans and animals. Despite significant efforts, classic infectious diseases like rabies, plague, and yellow fever remain prevalent. The emergence of new zoonotic diseases is exacerbated by global issues such as overpopulation, wars, and food scarcity, which increase human interactions with rodents, stray animals, and their parasites. Additionally, activities like survival training and consuming raw or undercooked food inadvertently make humans accidental hosts in the infectious chain. Zoonotic infections present a range of symptoms that often lack clear indications of a known disease. This revised and updated edition, translated from a notable German reference, details the most common zoonoses worldwide and aids in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections. Authored by a team of doctors, medical microbiologists, and veterinarians, it comprehensively covers the epidemiology and prevention of zoonotic diseases, including those caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, as well as infections from animal bites and food. This edition serves as an essential reference for clinicians and laboratorians alike.