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Zoonoses (infections acquired from animals)
Zoonoses are infections naturally transmissible between vertebrate animal hosts and humans. Transmission may be direct (in occupational settings, or due to leisure activity, or to keeping pets) or via food and water.
Zoonotic infections are monitored in England and Wales through arrangements for both human and animal health.
The HPA undertakes surveillance of a range of zoonotic infections, and chairs the joint Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance group. This multi-agency and cross-disciplinary group includes members from Defra, the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, the Department of Health, and other agencies.
What's new
- 15 February 2010: Latest Zoonoses Newsletter
- 5 February 2010: Infection risks in lambing season
- 22 December 2009:
Reducing the risks of salmonella infection from reptiles (PDF, 404 KB) - 27 November 2009: Bovine TB Leaflet for Farmers (PDF, 365 KB)
- 10 June 2009: Q Fever Information For Farmers (PDF, 114 KB)
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