ANIMSCI 2367 Lecture 6: B Lecture 6_Animals as threats to human health
12 Nov 2018
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Large terrestrial mammals are a threat in developing countries. Hippos kill more people in africa than any other animals. Human deaths usually reflect competition for resources ( habitat destruction forces animals into town) Increase in mountain lions attacks in last 20 years. 1000s of deers by cars each year, about 100 fatalities for the occupants of the car. 70 workplace deaths per year involving animals. Infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to human or vice versa. Epidemics only become possible when we started living in close contacts and travelling. Most modern diseases are or were zoonotic. Still cause havoc in less developed world and amongst the poorest inhabitants. Ticks, fleas, and other parasites also act as vectors ( spread disease) Black death spread by lea carried by rats. Direct contact with infected animals via bites or scratches. Eating or drinking contaminated animals products or water. Bodily fluids coming in contact with droplet of saliva or blood.
