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 agencies responsible for 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 Animal Health Veterinary Laboratories Agency, the Department of Health, and other agencies.
What's new
27 March 2012: HPA advises public to be 'tick aware' to reduce the risk of Lyme disease
23 January 2012: Schmallenberg virus, a new virus of livestock, has been found in the UK. There is currently no evidence that this novel virus is zoonotic. More information is available on the Schmallenberg pages.
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