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Zoonotic and Vectorborne Diseases
Vectorborne Diseases
Vectorborne diseases are transmitted to humans or other animals by an insect or another arthropod is called a vector-borne disease. Vectors of human disease in Georgia are typically mosquitoes or ticks. Please see the following pages for more information.
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Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases (also called zoonoses) are diseases of animals that can be transmitted to humans. Please visit the following pages for additional information on some zoonotic diseases investigated in Georgia.
- Avian Influenza
- Brucellosis
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
- Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
- Leptospirosis
- Plague
- Psittacosis
- Q Fever
- Rabies
- Tularemia
Environmental Health
Georgia's Environmental Health Program can assist with vector identification and infestations in Georgia. Please visit the following page for more information.
- Insects and Diseases (GA Environmental Health)
Page last updated 07/05/2023