Which disease among the following is a zoonosis related to birds?

Which disease among the following is a zoonosis related to birds?

• A. Exotic Newcastle's disease
• B. Avian influenza
• C. Salmonellosis
• D. Marek's disease

Answer: (C)

Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Birds, especially poultry, often carry Salmonella in their intestines and shed it in their feces. Humans typically acquire salmonellosis through handling infected birds, contact with contaminated environments, or by eating contaminated eggs or poultry that are not cooked thoroughly. This direct bird-to-human transmission makes Salmonellosis a classic bird-related zoonosis. The other diseases are viral infections that primarily affect birds; while avian influenza can infect humans, the established, well-known bird-to-human transmission example here is Salmonellosis. To reduce risk, practice proper cooking of eggs and poultry, maintain good kitchen hygiene, and prevent cross-contamination.

Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Birds, especially poultry, often carry Salmonella in their intestines and shed it in their feces. Humans typically acquire salmonellosis through handling infected birds, contact with contaminated environments, or by eating contaminated eggs or poultry that are not cooked thoroughly. This direct bird-to-human transmission makes Salmonellosis a classic bird-related zoonosis. The other diseases are viral infections that primarily affect birds; while avian influenza can infect humans, the established, well-known bird-to-human transmission example here is Salmonellosis. To reduce risk, practice proper cooking of eggs and poultry, maintain good kitchen hygiene, and prevent cross-contamination.