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Zoonosis Fact Sheets (Macquarie University Resources)
Despite the many benefits of pet ownership, any time people and animals share the same environment, there is the potential for diseases to spread. Diseases that can make both people and animals sick are known as zoonotic diseases. These diseases can have a major...
Q Fever – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resource)
Q Fever is a sickness caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. Q Fever is a zoonotic disease, which can spread between people and animals. The bacteria is common in many animal species which can create a source of infection in the environment. People usually get the...
Echinococcosis – Zoonosis Fact Sheet
Echinococcosis or hydatid disease is a disease caused by a parasitic tapeworm known as Echinococcus granulosus. People usually get sick by accidentally swallowing dog poo that contains eggs from the tapeworm. Echinococcus is a zoonotic disease, which means that it...
Dermatophytosis – Zoonosis Fact Sheet
Dermatophytosis or ringworm is a common infection caused by a fungus. The disease is called “ringworm” because it can cause circular rashes that are shaped like a ring. People usually get sick by coming into contact with other people or animals that have the infection...
Cryptosporidiosis – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resource)
Cryptosporidiosis or cryptosporidium infection is a gut disease caused by a parasite known as Cryptosporidium. People usually get this bacterium from drinking contaminated water or fruit and vegetables that are contaminated with the parasite. Cryptosporidiosis is a...
Cat Scratch Disease – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resources)
Cat Scratch Disease is a sickness caused by the Bartonella bacteria. People can get sick after being bitten or scratched by an infected cat, where the bite or scratch is hard enough to break the skin. People can also get the bacteria if an infected cat is allowed to...
Campylobacteriosis – Zoonosis Fact Sheet (Macquarie University Resource)
Campylobacteriosis or campylobacter infection is a gut disease caused by Campylobacter bacteria. This bacterium is one of the most common causes of gut problems in people in Australia. Campylobacter is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can spread to people from...
Year 1 wrap-up of AMRRIC’s Biosecurity Pilot Project (2021-2024)
AMRRIC has kicked off its second year of the Biosecurity Pilot Project: Improving remote Indigenous community animal health surveillance and preparedness through collaboration with a trip to the outer islands of the Torres Strait to monitor for exotic animal diseases...