Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A One Health approach to the control of zoonotic vectorborne pathogens.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Oura, Chris
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine
Plain-English summary
This article talks about the dangers that diseases spread by insects, like ticks and mosquitoes, pose to both animals and humans. The author, Chris Oura, suggests that using a One Health approach, which involves collaboration between different fields like veterinary medicine, public health, and environmental science, could help reduce these risks and manage outbreaks more effectively. The idea is that by working together, we can better protect both our pets and ourselves from these diseases.
Abstract
In the fourth article in Veterinary Record's series of articles promoting One Health, Chris Oura discusses the threats posed to both animal and human populations by vectorborne diseases and how a multidisciplinary approach would be effective in reducing the risks and managing outbreaks.
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