An Outline of Zoonotic Diseases

This is a quick, precise and accurate outline of zoonotic diseases. It concentrates on those components integral to case recognition and accurate diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control, whether in humans or animals. It is not designed or intended to cover every fact known on each zoonotic disease, but to provide key references in the scientific literature as well as information on authoritative web sites when additional information is needed. Each disease entry in the outline covers species affected, etiology and pathology, global distribution, vectors and reservoirs, clinical and laboratory diagnosis, screening programmes and tests with sensitivity and specificity, appropriate treatments, disposal of infective tissues and carcasses, control procedures and prophylaxis. Photomicrographs of the organism are included if necessary for identification.