Zoonotic Infections

noun a type of pox virus that infects monkeys and can be transmitted to humans

• The recent outbreak of monkey pox has raised concerns among public health officials.
• I heard there's a case of monkey pox in the neighboring town.
• Did you see that monkey pox scare on the news?
• His lies spread through the office like monkey pox, infecting everyone with doubt.

noun a type of virus that infects ruminant animals such as cattle and sheep, causing fever, diarrhea, and birth defects in offspring

• The Schmallenberg virus is a newly emerging pathogen affecting livestock in Europe.
• Have you heard about the Schmallenberg virus spreading among farms in the region?
• That Schmallenberg virus is causing a lot of trouble for farmers, man.
• The spread of the Schmallenberg virus is like a dark cloud looming over the agricultural industry.