10 scary diseases pets give people

We love our pets. But sometimes they make us sick - literally. In fact, all sorts of animals - including pets and farm animals - can spread illness to humans. Some so-called "zoonoses" are mild, but some can be serious or even fatal.

Here's the dirt on 10 diseases animals can give you, based on information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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