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Zoonotic

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Definition Zoonotic refers to a disease or infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Translations

Read the translations of the word "zoonotic" in different languages. Find your native language here.
cn
人畜共患的
en
zoonotic
es
zoonótico
fr
zoonotique
de
zoonotisch
ar
حيواني المنشأ
hi
जूनोटिक
pt
zoonótico
ru
зоонозный
ja
人獣共通感染症

Examples

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Zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of a zoonotic disease.
Preventing zoonotic diseases requires proper hygiene and sanitation practices.

Story

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Once upon a time, Bernie the curious cat went on a walk in the woods. As he was exploring, he stumbled upon a group of animals playing together. Bernie, being the friendly feline that he was, decided to join in on the fun. Little did he know, one of the animals had a zoonotic disease that they could pass on to Bernie. Days went by and Bernie started feeling sick. He was tired, had a fever, and wasn't eating. His owners took him to the vet, who told them that Bernie had contracted a zoonotic disease. They explained that zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from animals to humans or vice versa. Bernie's owners were worried and took extra precautions to keep themselves safe. They wore gloves and masks when taking care of Bernie, and made sure to wash their hands frequently. Bernie eventually recovered, but his owners made sure to always be aware of the potential dangers of zoonotic diseases. From that day on, Bernie and his owners made it their mission to spread awareness about zoonotic diseases and how to prevent them. They even started a neighborhood group to educate others about the importance of taking precautions when interacting with animals. Bernie may have gotten sick, but he turned a negative experience into a positive one by helping others stay safe.