Zoonotic diseases, those that can be transmitted from animals to humans, are an ever-present threat in veterinary medicine. A number of zoonotic agents may be encountered in veterinary practice and the severity of human disease can range from mild tofatal. The risk of zoonotic infection cannot be completely eliminated. The goal of the veterinary practitioner should be to reduce the risk of developing a zoonotic illness. Prompt recognition of zoonotic agents, the use of protective clothing, identification of potential fomites and, most importantly, close attention to personal hygiene can help reduce the risk of developing a zoonotic illness.
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