Priority Zoonoses
Diseases transmissible between animals and humans under surveillance in Cameroon
Rabies
It is a deadly zoonotic disease of humans and most warm blooded animals caused by the Rabies virus.
Anthrax
Zoonotic disease of humans, livestock and wildlife caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
Avian Influenza
It is a zoonotic disease of humans and most warm blooded animals caused by the Orthomyxovirus.
Ebola
It is an acute viral zoonotic disease of epidemic proportions characterized by fever and hemorrhage.
Bovine Tuberculosis
An infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis. It can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Salmonellosis
Is an infectious disease caused by bacteria Salmonella, which infect the intestinal tracts of humans, animals and birds.
Brucellosis
Is a contagious disease caused by various bacteria of the family Brucella that affect animals and can be transmitted to humans.
Monkey Pox
Is a sylvatic zoonosis with incidental human infections that usually occur sporadically in forested parts of Central and West Africa.
Trypanosomiasis
Also known as "sleeping sickness", is caused by microscopic parasites of the species Trypanosoma brucei.
Lassa Fever
An acute, viral disease carried by a type of rat. It can be life-threatening. It is a hemorrhagic virus.
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Monitored Zoonoses
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Ministries Involved
24/7
Active Surveillance
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Regions Covered