Infection Set 13: Describe 3 types of reservoirs of infection in human.

How would you acquire zoonoses?

1. Direct contact 2. Eating animals 3. Bloodsucking arthropods

Animal reservoirs (zoonotic)

Disease transmitted by non-human animal reservoirs and are often accidental.

These pathogens are difficult or nearly impossible to eliminate.

Environmental reservoirs

In which case are diseases easier to control?

Human reservoirs

Human reservoirs

Infected humans are the most significant reservoirs of communicable diseases and sometimes the only reservoir.

Environmental reservoirs

Some pathogens have ______, which can include water and soil.