Implementation of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations - Fact Sheet

Human pathogens are infectious substances, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites. Human pathogens and toxins can pose a significant risk to human health and safety and are capable of causing significant illness or death in humans. Many animal pathogens can also infect humans. These are called zoonotic pathogens.
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - Category: American Health Authors: Source Type: news