Which of the following are zoonotic diseases?
A. Plague
B. Chikungunya fever
C. SARS
D. Rabies
E. Yellow Fever
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. They may be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi. Let’s examine each option:
1. Plague (A): Yes, plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is primarily transmitted to humans through fleas that have fed on infected rodents.
2. Chikungunya Fever (B): Yes, Chikungunya is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
3. SARS (C): Yes, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is caused by a coronavirus (SARS-CoV), which originated in animals (likely bats) and was transmitted to humans through intermediate hosts like civet cats.
4. Rabies (D): Yes, Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. It is transmitted to humans through the bite or saliva of infected animals.
5. Yellow Fever (E): Yes, Yellow Fever is caused by a flavivirus and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It is classified as a zoonotic disease because the virus circulates among primates and mosquitoes in forested regions.
Correct Grouping: A, B, D, E Correct Answer: (c) A, B, D, E only
Information Booster: 1. Zoonotic Disease Transmission: Includes direct contact, vector-borne transmission (e.g., mosquitoes or fleas), and ingestion of contaminated food or water.
2. Prevention: Includes vaccination (e.g., rabies), vector control (e.g., mosquito nets), and food safety measures.
3. Examples of Zoonotic Diseases:
· Bacterial: Anthrax, Plague, Leptospirosis.
· Viral: Rabies, SARS, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever.
· Parasitic: Toxoplasmosis, Leishmaniasis.