Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.

Deadly spores lurk in the water and infect the skin of the creatures they touch. Spreading on contact and then invading the body, this fungal disease causes ulcers and peeling so severe skin comes off ...

Snake fungal disease (SFD) and related reptile mycoses represent an emerging threat to both wild and captive reptile populations. These conditions are caused primarily by fungal pathogens such as ...

Fungus-encrusted bats are spreading deadly disease – and humans can disperse spores - Millions of bats have been infected, ...

The number of identified fungal disease cases associated with Billerud Paper Mill in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has grown to 53, health officials said. Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties, along ...

SILVER CITY, MI – Deep inside an old copper mine, John DePue reached a gloved hand up and gently plucked a little brown bat from its sleeping perch. DePue, a bat specialist for the Michigan Department ...

Animals are an important part of our lives. They provide us with companionship, help us with work, and even offer us food. However, some animals can carry diseases known as zoonotic diseases, which ...