dog diseases that can be passed to humans
Rabies Virus. Dogs infected with rabies can pass the virus to humans through a bite. Untreated, rabies is deadly to humans. After a bite from an infected animal, seek medical treatment immediately to begin a series of human rabies vaccinations to prevent contracting the disease. Fortunately, most dogs are vaccinated against rabies.
There is a fungal infection that may be transmitted from dogs to humans. This infection is known as ringworm and it is caused by fungi, not worms as suggested by the name. The ringworm infection is common and will manifest through itchiness, hair loss in round patches and irritated skin.