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Brucellosis
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Infectious disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella.
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Symptoms of Brucellosis
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Similar to the flu and may include fever, sweats, headaches, back pains, and physical weakness
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Cryptosporidiosis
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Caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum. Most commonly passed through feces.
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Symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis
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Usually causes a mild to severe infection of the gastrointestinal system, including watery diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting.
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Giardia
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Caused by a one-celled, microscopic parasite Giardia intestinalis. Causes diarrheal illness
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Sources of Giardia contamination
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Found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals
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Leptospirosis
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Spiral shaped bacteria called leptospires. Spread mostly through urine, infected soil and/or water.
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Symptoms of Leptospirosis
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Flu-like symptoms. Can develop into a more severe, life-threatening illness with infections in the kidney, liver, brain, lung, and heart.
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Lyme Disease
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Bacterial disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Vector transmission.
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Symptoms of Lyme Disease
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May have a "bull's-eye" rash with fever, headache, and muscle or joint pain.
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Rabies
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Viral infection, transmitted by an infected, warm-blooded mammal.
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Symptoms of Rabies 1
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Early signs might be fever and headache. Signs progress within days to cerebral dysfunction, cranial nerve dysfunction, ataxia.
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Rabies - Important Info 1
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Research has shown that not all animals will exhibit outward symptoms. If bitten, report to animal control immediately and see a doctor.
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Rabies - Important Info 2
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Rabies can only be positively confirmed through the direct fluorescent antibody test (dFA) of post-mortem brain tissue.
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Ringworm
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Fungal infection (NOT a parasite, as the name suggests). Can affect any area of the skin and nails.
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