Vision
The Center for Zoonotic and Vector-borne Diseases (CZVBD) envisions a future
that includes:
- Minimal animal disease and human disease in Maryland citizens,
with subsequent reduced risk of zoonotic and vector-borne disease
transmission between animals, vectors, and humans
- Public knowledge about and associated impact of rabies, other
zoonotic diseases, and vector-borne diseases in Maryland.
Mission Statement
To reduce the incidence and associated human and animal impact
of rabies, other zoonotic diseases, and vector-borne diseases in
Maryland
What is a zoonotic disease?
Zoonotic diseases (also called zoonoses) are diseases that are naturally transmitted between animals and humans. Many zoonotic diseases require a vector (such as a mosquito or tick) in order to be transmitted between animals and humans.
Select zoonotic diseases of public health importance
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Anaplasmosis |

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Anthrax |

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Avian influenza |
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Babesiosis |
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Brucellosis |
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Dengue fever |
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Erhlichiosis |

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E. coli 0157:H7 |

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Hantavirus |

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Leptospirosis |

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Lyme disease |

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Malaria |

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Plague |

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Psittacosis |

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Q fever |
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Rabies |

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever |

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Salmonellosis |

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Trichinosis |
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Tularemia |

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Viral hemorrhagic fever |
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West Nile virus |

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Yellow fever |
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Newsletters
For Veterinarians
For Health Care Providers
Contact Information
Telephone: 410-767- 5649
Fax: 410-383-2420
Email: cvph@dhmh.state.md.us
Maryland Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene Home Page
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