Human Diseases from Wildlife presents information on the most
prevalent and serious zoonotic diseases in the US and Canada, some
of which have been national headline news like anthrax, influenza,
and West Nile virus. Diseases that are caused by pathogens with the
ability to infect both humans and animals are known as zoonotic
diseases, which literally means "disease from animals." The issue
of human-wildlife disease interactions is a growing concern as
humans continue to interface with wildlife. People who handle
wildlife including field workers, wildlife professionals, trappers,
and hunters want to know about potential diseases, risks, and how
to protect themselves from disease. This book was written because
many people are uninformed about zoonotic diseases. This lack of
information causes some people to have a heightened fear of
zoonotic diseases, preventing them from enjoying wildlife or
spending time outdoors. Other people needlessly expose themselves
to disease by neglecting simple precautions. This book includes
information on bacterial, spirochetal, rickettsial, and viral
diseases as well as macroparasites and emerging zoonotic diseases.
More than two dozen diseases are covered including rabies,
tularemia, baylisascariasis, salmonellosis, leprosy, Lyme disease,
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and swimmer's itch. Each chapter
contains the history of the disease, symptoms in humans, medical
treatment, transmission of pathogens to humans, the role of
wildlife as vectors, and methods to minimize risk. The diseases
people can contract from wild animals can be both threatening and
fascinating, and the book includes interesting information to make
it more enjoyable to read.
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