Zoonotic Disease Program
Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans. They include all diseases that people can catch from animals such as wildlife, domestic animals, insects, primates, and birds. Some important zoonotic diseases of New Mexico include Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Plague, Rabies, West Nile Virus, and Zika Virus. Also see our Zoonotic Information for Veterinarians page to learn more.
The New Mexico Department of Health acknowledges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s One Health initiative that recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment.
Recent Activity
News Articles
Latest
- Department of Health reports Hantavirus in Four Corners region (April 13, 2023)
- Fox tests positive for rabies in Sierra County (February 9, 2023)
- Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in De Baca County (December 2, 2022)
- Department of Health reports first human West Nile virus infection of 2022 (September 12, 2022)
- Rabid fox confirmed in Catron County (February 14, 2022)
Health Data
Latest
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in New Mexico in 2023 (Infectious Disease)
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in New Mexico in 2022 (Infectious Disease)
- Animal Rabies Cases in New Mexico in 2023 (Infectious Disease)
Publications
Latest
- Model Infection Control Plan (Guide)
- Veterinary Precautions Compendium (Guide)
- Animal Rabies Compendium (Guide)