Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Zoonoses are a major threat to public health, causing millions of deaths each year. How do people transmit viruses to animals? Humans can transmit viruses to animals in a number of ways, including: Direct contact: This can happen when people come into contact with the saliva, blood or other body fluids of an infected animal. Indirect contact: This can happen when people come into contact with a contaminated surface or object. Aerosols: This can happen when people breathe in aerosol particles of the virus. Examples of viruses that humans transmit to animals Influenza: Influenza is a virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans and animals. Humans can transmit influenza to animals through direct contact, indirect contact, or aerosols. Measles: Measles is a virus that can cause a rash, fever, cough and runny nose. Humans can transmit measles to animals ...
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