Zoonotic Diseases

A zoonotic disease is an infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Many of these diseases, when diagnosed in humans, are reportable to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response team. If you have a question about a zoonotic disease call the Epidemiology Hotline at  877-427-7317 for immediate assistance.

Zoonotic Disease Resources

General Information

• CDC Healthy Pets, Healthy People
• The Center for Food Security and Public Health

Animals in Public Settings Compendium

• National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) Animal Contact Compendium

Disease Prevention for Fairs & Festivals

• Disease Prevention for Fairs and Festivals Toolkit (PDF)

Psittacosis & Chlamydiosis Compendium

• NASPHV - Psittacosis and Chlamydiosis

Veterinary Standard Precautions Compendium

• Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel (PDF)