Emerging Viral Diseases of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific
2001
Emerging Viral Diseases of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific
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Author Information
Author(s): J.S. Mackenzie, K.B. Chua, P.W. Daniels, B.T. Eaton, H.E. Field, R.A. Hall, K. Halpin, C.A. Johansen, P.D. Kirkland, S.K. Lam, P. McMinn, D.J. Nisbet, R. Paru, A.T. Pyke, S.A. Ritchie, P. Siba, D.W. Smith, G.A. Smith, A.F. van den Hurk, L.F. Wang, D.T. Williams
Primary Institution: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Conclusion
Emerging zoonotic and vector-borne viral diseases have been increasingly reported in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, with significant public health implications.
Supporting Evidence
- Dengue viruses and Japanese encephalitis viruses are major disease agents in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Enterovirus 71 has caused severe outbreaks of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children.
- Nipah virus outbreaks in pigs and humans have resulted in significant mortality.
- Hendra virus has been linked to outbreaks in horses and potential transmission to humans.
- Emerging zoonotic diseases are often linked to wildlife, particularly fruit bats.
Takeaway
New viruses from animals are making people sick in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, and we need to pay attention to these diseases.
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