Wildlife and Fish Diseases
Wildlife/Fish to Human Disease Transfer and Prevention
Human Activities and Wildlife Disease
- Feeding Wildlife
Zoonotic Diseases
(Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people)
| Disease | Wildlife Affected | *Known to Infect Humans | Known to Infect Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Spot | Fish | No | No |
| Diphyllobothriasis | Fish | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Roundworm | Fish | Yes | Yes |
| Lymphocystis | Fish | No | No |
| Sandy Flesh | Fish | No | Yes |
| Avian Influenza | Ducks, Geese, Birds | Yes | Yes |
| Sarcocystis | Ducks, Geese, Birds | No | Yes |
| Tuberculosis | Birds, Cattle, Bison, Cervids | Yes | Yes |
| Papillomas | Cervids, Any Mammal | No | No |
| Rabies | Bats, Any Mammal | Yes | Yes |
| Raccoon Roundworm | Raccoons, Any Mammal | Yes | Yes |
| Ringworm | Any Mammal | Yes | Yes |
| Sarcoptic Mange | Canines, Any Mammal | Yes | Yes |
| Seroma | Any Mammal | No | No |
| Hydatid Disease | Canines, Cervids | Yes | Yes |
| Trichodectes | Coyotes | No | Yes |
| Moose Measles | Canines, Cervids, Bears, Mountain Lions, Bighorn Sheep | No | Yes |
| Anthrax | Bison, Cervids | Yes | Yes |
| Chronic Wasting Disease | Cervid | Unknown | Yes |
| Giant Liver Fluke | Cervids, Moose, Elk | No | No |
| EHD | Deer, Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Pronghorns | No | No |
| Leptospirosis | Rodents, Raccoons, Deer, Beavers | Yes | Yes |
| Orf | Bighorn Sheep, Goats | Yes | No |
| Plague | Fleas, Rodents, Squirrels, Bobcats/Lynx, Mink/Martens, Prairie Dogs | Yes | Yes |
| Trichinosis | Bears, Mountain Lions | Yes | Yes |
| Tularemia | Ticks, Beavers, Muskrats, Hare Rabbits | Yes | Yes |
*Because there is no evidence currently that a disease can infect humans is not a guarantee of safety. Always follow proper game handling and cooking procedures.
Printable Diseases of North Dakota Fish and Wildlife Brochure (pdf)