What percent of human pathogens are zoonotic?

a) 48%

b) 36%

c) 66%

d) 58%

e) 24%

Option C, 66%

Explanation:

Zoonotic pathogens are the ones which are transmitted from animals to human beings.

As per the study of world health organisation, nearly 61% of human diseases caused by pathogens are due to Zoonotic pathogens. This percentage has increased from last ten decades to 75%.

As per Center for Disease Control and prevention, more than 50% pathogens are Zoonotic pathogens

These pathogens can enter human being through various medium such as air, water, contaminated food, hand or mouth contact etc.

Some common examples of disease caused by zoonotic pathogens are -

Malaria, dengu, Typhoid etc.

Hence, option C is correct