Summary: | The rapid and unpleasant spread of pathogens was exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout
history, humans and animals have been affected by numerous significant epidemics and pandemics, including
but not limited to the plague, SARS, MERS, H1N1 pandemic influenza, H5N1 avian influenza, and Ebola
hemorrhagic fever. Human diseases are mainly caused by animal-human transmission. The COVID-19
pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is the most destructive pandemic of the current century. About
3/4 of all re-emerging and arising human diseases may date back to animals, mainly wild animals. The SARSCoV-2 virus has been identified as a global health concern as it affects not only humans but also pets and a
variety of wild and domestic animals. This finding emphasizes the significant impact of the disease on the
health of both humans and animals. Therefore, a "one health" approach is necessary to involve experts from
various fields, such as human, animal, and environmental health, as well as other relevant disciplines and
sectors, to prevent and manage animal epidemics globally.
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