Emerging Zoonotic Bacterial and Parasitic Diseases
2001
Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
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Author Information
Author(s): Gail R. Hansen, Jack Woodall, Corrie Brown, Nancy Jaax, Tracy McNamara, Alfonso Ruiz
Conclusion
Emerging zoonotic diseases are influenced by various factors including human and animal transportation, environmental changes, and increased recognition of zoonotic origins.
Supporting Evidence
- Transportation of humans and animals to new areas increases the risk of zoonotic diseases.
- Increased contact between animals and humans contributes to the emergence of these diseases.
- Changes in the environment and husbandry practices can influence disease emergence.
- A larger immunocompromised population heightens the risk of zoonotic diseases.
- Recognition of diseases as zoonotic has increased, leading to better understanding.
- New organisms are being discovered that were not previously recognized as zoonotic.
Takeaway
Some diseases can jump from animals to humans, and many of them can be very serious or even deadly.
Limitations
The natural histories and reservoirs of some diseases are largely unknown, and many diseases are difficult to diagnose.
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