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Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be naturally
transmitted from animals to humans.
A number of zoonotic diseases are present in Florida.
General
Information
Resources
Reports of companion animal Lyme, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma
illness in the US
Animal Hoarding - Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium (HARC)
Avoiding Disease at Your Backyard Bird Feeder
(PDF 36KB)
Canine Influenza Virus
(PDF 134KB)
Emerging Zoonotic Diseases - 2005 Summit, Gainesville, FL
Feral Swine Information (PDF) - Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services
Petting Zoo Safety - NASPHV Compendium: Animals in Public
Settings
NIOSH Veterinary Safety
Precautions for Veterinarians - NASPHV Compendium: Veterinary
Standard Precautions
Psittacosis - NASPHV Compendium: Measures to Control
Chlamydophila psittaci
Diseases from Reptiles - CDC
Diseases Which Only a Veterinarian May Immunize or Treat in Florida
(PDF)
TAFS Global Livestock Disease Atlas
Other Links
CDC Healthy Pets, Healthy People
Bureau of Epidemiology Disease Topics A-Z
County Health Department General Reporting Requirements
Traveler's Health (CDC)
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