Zoonotic Disease

reptile-ownership

Ball pythons (Python regius) are nonvenomous snakes commonly kept as pets, and their capacity to harm humans is limited but worth understanding clearly. This overview explains t...

wildlife-biology

Old World bat refers to any bat species native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, excluding the Flying Foxes of Australia and the Americas. These bats belong to the order Chiroptera a...

Fish And Seafood Safety

Goldfish can carry Salmonella bacteria without appearing ill, and people can become infected through direct contact with the fish, its environment, or contaminated water. Illnes...

Safety

When a chimp attack occurs, the aftermath involves urgent medical care, legal obligations, and long-term physical and emotional recovery. This guide explains what to expect afte...

Disease/Pandemic

Nipah virus is a zoonotic paramyxovirus first identified in 1998 during an outbreak among pig farmers and abattoir workers in Malaysia and Singapore. In India, the virus has cau...