Gastro-intestinal zoonotic diseases

• There are various zoonotic diseases affecting the intestinal tract. Some examples are infections with Salmonella, E.Coli, Campylobacter, Rota virus, Cryptosporidia and Giardia.
• The infection occurs through the faecal-oral route which is always a possible route of contamination in the rural environs where close contact with cattle is common.
• The young, malnourished, immuno-compromised and pregnant women are usually more susceptible.

• The common symptoms in gastro-intestinal zoonotic diseases are fever, diarrhoea, loss of appetite , weight loss, dehydration etc.

Gastro-intestinal Zoonotic Diseases