12 Zoonotic Diseases Transmitted Between Animals and Humans
March 30, 2026
# 12 Zoonotic Diseases Transmitted Between Animals and Humans: A Comprehensive Guide to Cross-Species Health Threats
Zoonotic diseases represent one of the most significant and persistent threats to global public health, serving as a critical reminder of the interconnected nature of human and animal health systems. These infectious diseases, which naturally transmit between vertebrate animals and humans, account for approximately 60% of all known infectious diseases affecting humans and 75% of emerging infectious diseases.