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Critical for public health policy, pandemic preparedness, environmental conservation, and understanding human-animal-environment interfaces.
Zoonotic diseases are infections naturally transmissible from animals to humans, often emerging due to ecological changes, human-animal interaction, and climate change. Emerging infectious diseases are new infections or those whose incidence has significantly increased in recent decades.
Definition
Diseases transmitted from animals to humans, often new or rapidly increasing in incidence.
Causative Agent
Viruses (e.g., Nipah, Avian Influenza), bacteria, parasites, fungi.
Transmission Factors
Human encroachment into wildlife habitats, consumption of contaminated food/water, direct contact with infected animals.
Global Impact
Potential for widespread outbreaks and pandemics, significant public health and economic burden.
Static syllabus anchors
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Microbiology & Epidemiology |
| Conceptual area | Science & Technology |
Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis
Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immun...
Consider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect bacteria. III. No virus can change the cellular transcri...
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immun...
Consider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect bacteria. III. No virus can change the cellular transcri...
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immun...
Open questionConsider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect bacteria. III. No virus can change the cellular transcri...
Open questionWith reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immun...
Open questionConsider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect bacteria. III. No virus can change the cellular transcri...
Open questionPrimed to treat: On Kerala and Nipah
17 Jun 2026 · Zoonotic diseases are animal-to-human infections, often emerging due to ecological shifts. Nipah virus is a prime example, classified by WHO as a priority pathogen due to its lethality and pandemic potential. Understanding their drivers and transmission is crucial for global health security.
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Zoonotic Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Public Health Preparedness and Disease Surveillance
Open notesOne Health approach
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