Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM) Publications Zoonoses - Animal Diseases That Affect Man
Published: 2001-01-20
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Specific diseases and parasites usually affect animals within, or closely related to, the same species. Only a relatively few cross over to humans, called Zoonoses; however when this happens, the outcome can be very serious.