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
- Rare rabies case strikes Bernalillo County puppy (September 15, 2023)
- New Mexico Department of Health reports first West Nile virus death of 2023 (September 1, 2023)
- Department of Health reports new cases West Nile virus infections (August 10, 2023)
- Department of Health Confirms First Human West Nile Infections of 2023 (July 28, 2023)
- Bat tests positive for rabies in San Miguel County (June 23, 2023)
Health Data
Latest
- Human Cases of West Nile Virus in New Mexico in 2023 (Infectious Disease)
- Animal Rabies Cases in New Mexico in 2023 (Infectious Disease)
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in New Mexico in 2023 (Infectious Disease)
Publications
Latest
- Model Infection Control Plan (Guide)
- Veterinary Precautions Compendium (Guide)
- Animal Rabies Compendium (Guide)