Diseases Transmitted by Animals

Diseases Transmitted by Animals:

Disease	Reasons of Infection	Symptoms	Diagnosis/Treatment
Swine Flu	Spread through pigs and humans. Virus transmitted via secretions from the nose, throat, and saliva.	Difficulty breathing. Sore throat, body pain.	Diagnosis: Testing throat liquid in labs. Facilities: NIV Pune, NICD Delhi.
Rabies	Spread through bites of infected animals (dogs, cats, monkeys). The virus reaches the brain via neurons.	Fever (2–12 weeks). Behavioural changes. Hydrophobia (fear of water).	Timely vaccination prevents death. Symptoms appear 90–175 days post-bite.
Dengue	Spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito. Mosquitoes breed in waterlogged places. Caused by DEN-1 to 4 flaviviruses.	Acute fever, headache, vomiting. Eye socket pain. Low platelet count, risk of internal bleeding.	Prevention: Avoid mosquito bites and eliminate breeding areas. Supportive care as needed.

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