Diseases transmitted from animals to humans are referred to as animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases. These diseases can be carried by various animals and insects (e.g., rodents, mosquitoes or ticks) and can then be transmitted to humans. Animal-borne diseases are more common during the summer when people tend to be outdoors more often and for longer periods of time and when insects and wild animals are more active.

If you’d like more information, please contact our Environmental Health Manager:

Melvin Bustos
(970) 867-4918 ext. 2262
melb@nchd.org