Unveiling the hidden threats: a review of pathogen diversity and public health risks from bats, rodents, and non-human primates in Zambia (1990–2022)

Unveiling the hidden threats: a review of pathogen diversity and public health risks from bats, rodents, and non-human primates in Zambia (1990–2022)

BackgroundInfectious disease agents of animal origin, which can cause mild to severe illnesses in humans, are increasingly spilling over into human populations. Southern Africa, particularly Zambia as a regional transport hub, has experienced notable outbreaks of zoonotic pathogens in recent years....

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Main Authors: Samuel Munalula Munjita, Benjamin Mubemba, Katendi Changula, John Tembo, Raymond Hamoonga, Matthew Bates, Simbarashe Chitanga, Sody Munsaka, Edgar Simulundu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
Zambia
bats
rodents
non-human primates
pathogens
public health
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1471452/full

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