Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the threats
Ibrahim Elsohaby, Luca Villa
Abstract
Zoonotic diseases are like a sneaky game of "tag" between animals and humans, where the stakes are high and the consequences can be deadly. From the bubonic plague to COVID-19, zoonotic diseases have affected humanity for centuries, reminding us of our interconnectedness with the animal kingdom and the importance of taking proactive measures to prevent their spread. Whether it is avoiding contact with animals or practicing good hygiene, staying safe from zoonotic diseases is a game we all need to play.
Topics & Concepts
Plague (disease)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Zoonotic diseaseHumanityPandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Environmental healthHygieneMedicineEnvironmental ethicsGeographyVirologyPolitical scienceDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawPhilosophyPathologyZoonotic diseases and public healthViral Infections and VectorsAnimal Disease Management and Epidemiology