


Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University
All the knowledge you need about Zoonoses

About Zoonoses
Study zoonosis, understanding the transmission of diseases from animals to humans, to improve prevention, control, and public health strategies.
The most important goals of the study of zoonoses
Understanding Transmission Dynamics
Investigating Host Reservoirs and Intermediate Hosts
Developing Prevention and Control Strategies
Assessing Public Health Impact
important topics

Corona Virus
Is a contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a virus that originated in animals and jumped to humans, but its exact source and intermediate hosts are still unknown.
Rabies Virus
Viral disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is transmitted by infected animals. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating animals and avoiding contact with wild or stray animals.

Toxoplasmosis
Parasitic infection that can be asymptomatic or cause flu-like symptoms. it's can cause serious problems for people with weak immune systems or for unborn babies and can be transmitted by food, water, cat feces, or pregnancy.


Brucellosis
Bacterial infection that can be transmitted by animals or animal products and can cause fever, pain, and other symptoms.
Emerging GIT zoonoses
Diseases that humans can get from animals through food, water, feces, or bites. They are caused by different germs and can cause digestive problems.


Skin zoonoses
Skin diseases that humans can get from animals. They are caused by different germs and can have different symptoms.
Our Mission
Understanding common diseases shared between humans and animals is vital for several reasons. First, it helps identify potential health risks and enables early detection and prevention measures. Second, knowledge of zoonotic diseases promotes responsible pet ownership and animal management. Lastly, it facilitates effective collaboration between human and veterinary healthcare professionals for integrated public health approaches.