Emerging and Re Emerging Zoonoses

Emerging & Re-emerging Zoonoses

Hardcover. Zustand: New. 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. In an effort to increase knowledge and understanding of emerging and re emerging zoonotic diseases with current and probable future public health significance , this book is made available to the readers. The book deals with almost all the major emerging zoonoses. Great emphasis has been given on causal factors , epidemiology , methods of rapid diagnosis, one health approach in control and prevention as well as recommendations for people at health risk. Major factors for emergence of zoonoses have been amply described and future steps to be taken regarding these diseases have been suggested . The editors earnestly believe that the book will prove to be a unique resources for students to study advance aspects of zoonoses and will also be useful for Veterinary and Public Health Institutions and other Professionals. Artikel-Nr. 138559

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