Which group is NOT typically at high risk for contracting zoonotic diseases?

Office workers are generally not considered to be at high risk for contracting zoonotic diseases because their job functions typically do not involve direct interaction with animals. Zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans, and those who are at higher risk usually work in environments where they handle or come into close contact with animals or their waste.

In contrast, farmers, veterinarians, and slaughterhouse workers interact closely with animals, which increases their exposure to pathogens that can lead to zoonotic infections. These occupations require regular handling of animals, potential exposure to their bodily fluids, and environments where zoonotic diseases are more likely to circulate. This direct contact is a significant factor in the transmission of such diseases. Thus, office workers, who primarily work in an indoor and animal-free environment, typically do not face the same level of risk associated with zoonotic diseases as the other groups mentioned.