Human Diseases from Wildlife

People who handle wildlife, including field workers, wildlife professionals, trappers, and hunters, want to know about potential diseases, risks, and how to protect themselves from zoonotic disease. This book presents information on the most prevalent and serious zoonotic diseases existing in the United States and Canada. Each chapter contains an introduction and history of the disease, symptoms in humans, medical treatment, transmission of pathogens to humans, role of wildlife as reservoirs and vectors, and methods to minimize disease risk.