Table 3. Mammal genera capable of harboring the greatest number of risk zoonoses*.
Genus (common name) | No. (%) risk zoonoses |
---|---|
Canis (dogs) | 14 (52) |
Felis (cats) | 14 (52) |
Rattus (rats) | 13 (48) |
Equus (horses) | 11 (41) |
Macaca (macaques) | 10 (37) |
Lepus (rabbits and hares) | 10 (37) |
Ovis (sheep) | 9 (33) |
Vulpes (foxes) | 9 (33) |
*Risk zoonoses, relevant zoonotic diseases at risk for importation into the United States; n = 27.