Wildlife As Source of Zoonotic Infections

Overview

Journal Emerg Infect Dis

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2005 Jan 25

PMID 15663840

Citations 121

Authors

Hilde Kruse

Anne-Mette Kirkemo

Kjell Handeland

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Abstract

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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