Zoonotic disease risk - feral pigs
Summary
Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that can pass from animals to humans. People in direct contact with animals or animal products are most at risk of contracting a zoonotic disease.
In Australia, feral pigs can carry a number of zoonotic diseases, including Brucella suis infection, leptospirosis and Q fever.
Topics include:
- Brucella suis infection
- Leptospirosis
- Q fever
- Prevention
