Animals as hosts of zoonoses.

The different aspects of the host/parasite relationships are taken into consideration along with the factors that can affect their behavioural patterns. Special attention has been given to the conditions which are involved in the development and establishment of the host/parasite association with an account of the various forms of this coexistence, such as proper parasitism, mutualism, commensalism and symbiosis. The rules which must be complied with to secure the survival of parasites and the perpetuation and completion of the parasitic life cycles are described. The special role of man as a host of zoonotic agents and the main approaches to zoonoses control are considered.