Reverse zoonosis
Reverse Zoonosis (pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːs zuːˈəʊnəsɪs/), also known as Anthroponosis, is a process where humans transmit infectious diseases to animals. The term is derived from the Greek words "zoon" meaning animal and "nosos" meaning disease.
Overview
Reverse zoonosis is a subset of Zoonosis, which refers to diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. While zoonosis typically refers to diseases transmitted from animals to humans, reverse zoonosis, as the name suggests, is the reverse process.
Transmission
The transmission of diseases in reverse zoonosis can occur through various methods, including direct contact, airborne transmission, foodborne transmission, and vector-borne transmission.
Examples
Examples of reverse zoonosis include Tuberculosis, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and H1N1 Influenza Virus.
Prevention
Prevention of reverse zoonosis involves good hygiene practices, proper handling of animals, and vaccination where available.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reverse zoonosis
- Wikipedia's article - Reverse zoonosis
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