What is the most common contagious infections, diseases, etc. in dogs and cats that humans can catch?

What is the most common contagious infections, diseases, etc. in dogs and cats that humans can catch?I am doing a science project on dogs and cats and I was just wondering what the most common contagious infection, diseases, etc. that humans can catch from being around dogs and cats?

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I am unsure of how common it really is, but humans are able to get diseases from cats. One that is known well is called cat-scratch fever which is caused by a bacteria named Bartonella henselae. These bacteria live in the intestines of cats and can be transmitted to humans via a bite or scratch. It is found in about 40% of the cat population so I would consider it pretty common. Basically it targets lymph tissue in the human and results in swelling around the bit or swollen glands, fatigue, fever, and body aches. It's fairly easy to treat with antibiotics such as doxycycline or erythromycin. I hope this helps!

Andrew
as far as dogs go, common ailements of transfer are usualy skin micobriables. Characteristically scabies or demotix transfer.

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