On July 6, zoonoses will be celebrated all over the world. It is a serious illness, and there is a chance that it will infect or spread from one species to another. The spread of disease from animals to humans and from humans to animals is a very dangerous situation, and if it is not addressed in a timely manner, serious consequences may result.
A contagious illness called zoonosis can spread between two species. In other words, it is a disease that can spread from humans to animals or from animals to humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that zoonotic pathogens can be parasitic, viral, or bacterial. They can also spread to people directly through food, water, and the environment.
Because humans and animals coexist when farming, zoonosis is a serious public health issue everywhere. When zoonosis becomes a problem, it may also make it more difficult to produce and sell animal products. World Zoonoses Day will be observed on July 6th, as it is every year. Tell us about the history and significance of this day.
What is the history of World Zoonosis Day?
On July 6, 1885, French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur developed the first rabies vaccine with great success. It is known that the rabies virus, a zoonotic disease, can spread between species. Zoonotic diseases, whether they are vector-borne or food-borne, are known to spread quickly between animals and humans.
What is the significance of World Zoonosis Day?
One way zoonotic diseases are spread is through mosquito bites. Whereas, according to the data provided by WHO, "zoonoses include a significant portion of all recently discovered infectious diseases as well as many infectious diseases that have already been present, such as HIV. Although it starts out as a zoonotic disease, it only mutates into a human strain. Additionally, other zoonoses with the potential to spread globally include salmonellosis, the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and the Ebola virus.
The primary goal of World Zoonoses Day is to commemorate the creation of the first vaccine against these diseases. In addition to this, the aim of this day is to promote increased disease awareness.
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