Zoonotic Diseases

Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that are spread between animals and people. Examples of zoonotic diseases would be mpox, plague, and Q fever. We work closely with the Environmental Health zoonosis team for some reports of these illnesses.

Mpox

Since May 2022, mpox cases have been identified in several
countries where mpox is not regularly found, including in the United States and in Colorado.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.

Avian Influenza Handout(PDF, 746KB)