Animals, as cute as some of them may be, can be a source of illness for humans. These so-called zoonotic diseases can originate from bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. In fact, most infectious ...

Human and animal health are closely linked, with many diseases shared between them. As our world becomes more developed and interconnected, the proximity between wild animals and humans is shrinking, ...

Throughout history, humans have shared their environment with animals, a relationship that has brought both benefits and dangers. Among the lesser-known threats are zoonotic diseases—illnesses that ...

Authorities say there is an increase in cases of tularemia cases in the state, a disease that affects animals, mostly cats, but that can also infect people. The Minnesota Department of Health and the ...

We sometimes need to take precautions when interacting with animals. However, some animals can carry diseases known as zoonotic diseases, which can spread from animals to people in different ways, ...