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Zoonotic diseases in pets and people - what to know
By Halliday, Jo E B et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2015·College of Medical, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endemic zoonoses in the tropics: a public health problem hiding in plain sight.
Plain-English summary
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can spread between animals and humans, and they pose a serious health risk, especially in developing countries. Many of these diseases go undiagnosed in people because they can look like other common illnesses, like malaria. A group of researchers from Scotland, Tanzania, and New Zealand believes that to tackle these diseases effectively, we need to adopt a One Health approach, which considers the health of people, animals, and the environment together. This research highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these hidden health threats.
Abstract
Zoonotic diseases are a significant burden on animal and human health, particularly in developing countries. Despite recognition of this fact, endemic zoonoses often remain undiagnosed in people, instead being mistaken for febrile diseases such as malaria. Here, as part of Veterinary Record's ongoing series of articles on One Health, a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Scotland, Tanzania and New Zealand argues that a One Health approach is needed to effectively combat these diseases.
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