Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections
Zoonoses with a wildlife reservoir represent a major public health problem, affecting all continents. Hundreds of pathogens and many different transmission modes are involved, and many factors influence the epidemiology of the various zoonoses. The importance and recognition of wildlife as a reservo...
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| description | Zoonoses with a wildlife reservoir represent a major public health problem, affecting all continents. Hundreds of pathogens and many different transmission modes are involved, and many factors influence the epidemiology of the various zoonoses. The importance and recognition of wildlife as a reservoir of zoonoses are increasing. Cost-effective prevention and control of these zoonoses necessitate an interdisciplinary and holistic approach and international cooperation. Surveillance, laboratory capability, research, training and education, and communication are key elements. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ac63d1c45ec64dfcbe3900a7493b3fbd2022-12-21T18:38:19ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592004-12-0110122067207210.3201/eid1012.040707Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic InfectionsHilde KruseAnne-Mette KirkemoKjell HandelandZoonoses with a wildlife reservoir represent a major public health problem, affecting all continents. Hundreds of pathogens and many different transmission modes are involved, and many factors influence the epidemiology of the various zoonoses. The importance and recognition of wildlife as a reservoir of zoonoses are increasing. Cost-effective prevention and control of these zoonoses necessitate an interdisciplinary and holistic approach and international cooperation. Surveillance, laboratory capability, research, training and education, and communication are key elements.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/12/04-0707_articleZoonoseswildlife reservoirpublic healthtransmission modesepidemiologyprevention |
| spellingShingle | Hilde Kruse Anne-Mette Kirkemo Kjell Handeland Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections Emerging Infectious Diseases Zoonoses wildlife reservoir public health transmission modes epidemiology prevention |
| title | Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections |
| title_full | Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections |
| title_fullStr | Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections |
| title_full_unstemmed | Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections |
| title_short | Wildlife as Source of Zoonotic Infections |
| title_sort | wildlife as source of zoonotic infections |
| topic | Zoonoses wildlife reservoir public health transmission modes epidemiology prevention |
| url | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/12/04-0707_article |
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