Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?

• A. Ringworm
• B. Cat Scratch Fever
• C. Both of these
• D. None of these

Answer: (C)

Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Ringworm is caused by fungi that often reside on or in animals like cats and dogs, and humans can acquire it through direct contact with an infected animal or contaminated surfaces, leading to a ring-shaped skin infection. Cat Scratch Fever is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae and is typically transmitted when a person is scratched or bitten by an infected cat (fleas can contribute to transmission). Because both conditions can be passed from animals to people, they are both zoonotic. Therefore, the correct understanding is that both are zoonotic diseases.