Rabies: World’s Pestilent Zoonosis
This disease is known since 200 BC, the first rabies case was recorded in Mesopotamian codex of eshnunna. In ancient Greece rabies was supposed to be caused by lyssa (THE SPIRIT OF MADE RAGE), >>>
This disease is known since 200 BC, the first rabies case was recorded in Mesopotamian codex of eshnunna. In ancient Greece rabies was supposed to be caused by lyssa (THE SPIRIT OF MADE RAGE), >>>
Rabies is one of the oldest zoonotic disease known to mankind. In Sanskrit, the term rabies means ‘to do violence’. The threatful disease is causes by the Lyssa virus, which comes under the family Rhabdoviridae. >>>
We, almost all are more or less familiar with the disease rabies and realize it’s important as is direct Zoonotic disease means it can be transmitted to the human through a vertebrate host. >>>
An ancient disease with 100% fatal outcome. Discovered and named by Girolamo Fracastoro in 15th century. >>>
The world, world health organization (WHO) celebrates World Rabies Day on 28th September every year to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease. >>>
Rabies is one of the Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Disease (NTDs) that is almost always fatal. It is practically 100% preventable, but worldwide 55000-60000 person die due to rabies of which one third is from India alone. >>>
WHO defines zoonosis as disease or infection that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and human beings. It can be caused by any communicable disease agent like bacteria , virus and fungus. Control of the zoonotic disease makes coordination between veterinary and health service a prerequisite. >>>
Babesiosis is tick born highly prevalent haemoprotozoal disease affecting cross breed as well as indigenous cattle in India. The principle strains are Babesia >>>
Oestrus ovis is a cosmopolitan parasite of sheep and goat and are commonly called as sheep nasal fly, nasal bot fly, sheep head fly and sheep gad fly. The fly >>>
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There are several diseases which are found in most of the dogs and they are mainly caused by virus, bacteria or parasites. Many serious pet diseases can be prevented by vaccination. Many time dog diseases are detected late, when it become difficult to cure the diseases. >>>
With latest outbreak of novel corona virus (COVID-19) world has come to standstill and started knowing the importance of the concept zoonosis. According to the world health organization zoonosis is categorically defined as the any disease or infection that naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans. Animals are critical reservoir of varied number of infectious agents in the natural habitats. >>>
Buffalo pox is a highly contagious zoonotic viral disease. It is reported to be an emerging and re-emerging disease affecting large herd population across India. The main host for this disease is Domestic buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) also affecting cows and human beings. >>>