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Anthrax is a zoonotic infectious disease that can be
transmitted to humans from infected animals, especially
cattle and sheep; in the US, the biggest concern for anthrax
is its potential use as a bioterrorism agent.
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease that can
cause a fever that rises and falls in waves.
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne zoonotic disease; there
are three main types of ehrlichiosis in humans.
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infectious disease frequently
associated with water that has been contaminated with
the urine of infected animals. If left untreated, the
disease can result in kidney damage and liver failure
in humans.
Lyme disease is a vector-borne zoonotic disease transmitted
to humans by the black-legged deer tick.
Plague is an ancient infectious disease, that can be
transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected
rat flea; once humans become infected, person-to-person
transmission can also occur.
Psittacosis is a zoonotic infectious disease that can
be transmitted to humans from infected birds.
Q fever is a zoonotic infectious disease that can naturally
be transmitted to humans mainly from infected cattle,
sheep, or goat; Q fever is also considered a potential
agent of bioterrorism.
Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis
Healthy reptiles can harbor Salmonella bacteria, and
people who handle reptiles may be at risk for this infection.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Despite its name, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever occurs
in Maryland; if untreated in humans. This tick-borne disease
can be associated with a high death rate.
Tularemia
Tularemia is a zoonotic infectious disease frequently
associated with wild rabbits and hares; the disease can
cause serious illness in humans. Tularemia has also been
investigated for its potential use as a bioterrorism agent.
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