Exploring Zoonotic Diseases: Bridging the Gap Between Animals and Human Health

Abstract

Most humans are in contact with animals in a way or another. A zoonotic disease is a disease or infection that can be transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans or from humans to vertebrate animals. Zoonotic diseases are infections, which are transmitted through zoonotic pathogens from animals to human beings. Almost more than 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic in origin. A wide variety of pathogens like Bacteria, fungi. Viruses, protozoa, parasites are included. Some of the factors like urbanization, change in climate, animal migrations, trade travel, vector biology etc are greatly influenced. We also highlight about the infections like Corona virus (COVID-19) and Nipah virus, in this Bats are the main reservoir for this virus, which can cause disease in humans and animals. Currently there is no effective of therapeutics, supportive care and prevention are the mainstays of management. As we review about the etiology of major zoonotic diseases and their impact on human health.  The implementation of One Health measures is highly recommended for the effective prevention and control of possible zoonosis.