EMERGING & RE-EMERGING ZOONOSES

Ashwani Kumar, Y. Hari Babu, Gezahegne Mamo

 
9789353870089: EMERGING & RE-EMERGING ZOONOSES

Synopsis

Zoonotic diseases represent one of the leading causes of illness and death from infectious disease. Defined by the World Health Organization , zoonoses are “ those diseases and infectious that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man. “ An emerging zoonotic disease is defined as a new infection or the occurrence of a previously unrecognized infection and disease. A re – emerging disease is considered an already known disease that either shifts its geographical setting or expands its host range , or significantly increases its preventive . Worldwide, zoonotic diseases have a negative impact on commerce, travel, and economies. In most developing countries , these are among those diseases that contribute significantly to an already overly burdened public health system.

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