Control of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic and vector-borne diseases in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Abrar Ahmad Chughtai,
Chiori Kodama,
Rohina Joshi
et al.
Abstract:Despite improvements in the detection and control of infectious diseases, many new pathogens are emerging and re-emerging in various parts of the world. Most of these emerging and re-emerging infections are of zoonotic origin, which highlights the importance of the human–animal interface. Similarly, the rate of vector-borne diseases has increased recently due to changes in human habitats, climate change, deforestation, changes in food production practices, and increased population movement. The risk of spread … Show more
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