Animals and Pets

Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.

Transmission of Influenza Viruses from Animals to People. Influenza A viruses are found in many different animals, including ducks, chickens, pigs, whales, horses and seals.Influenza B viruses circulate widely only among humans.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), preventing infections from pets

In animals, rabies is diagnosed using the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test, which looks for the presence of rabies virus antigens in brain tissue. In humans, several tests are required.