The transmission of zoonoses can occur through several mechanisms:
Direct Contact: Involves touching or handling animals, their bodily fluids, or tissues. For example, farmers and veterinarians are at higher risk. Indirect Contact: Includes exposure to areas where animals live or roam, such as farms and forests. Vector-borne: Involves vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas that carry the pathogens from animals to humans. Foodborne: Consumption of contaminated food products, such as undercooked meat or unpasteurized dairy. Waterborne: Drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water.
