Most humans are in contact with animals in a way or another. A zoonotic disease is a
disease or infection that can be transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans or …

The SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 illness are driving a global crisis. Governments have
responded by restricting human movement, which has reduced economic activity. These …

Observational knowledge of the epidemic intensity, defined as the number of deaths divided
by global population and epidemic duration, and of the rate of emergence of infectious …

It has become increasingly clear over the past three decades that the majority of novel,
emergent zoonotic infectious diseases originate in animals, especially wildlife [1], and that …

Amazonian biodiversity is increasingly threatened due to the weakening of policies for
combating deforestation, especially in Brazil. Loss of animal and plant species, many not yet …

Over the past decade, a significant increase in the circulation of infectious agents was
observed. With the spread and emergence of epizootics, zoonoses, and epidemics, the risks …

Simple Summary Poultry production can function as an instrument for poverty alleviation and
economic development. As low-income countries transition into higher incomes alongside …

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the substantial public health, economic, and societal
consequences of virus spillover from a wildlife reservoir. Widespread human transmission of …

Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease in humans caused by the bite of a parasite-infected
sandfly. The disease, widely referred to as “poor man's disease,” affects millions of people …

Effectively preventing and controlling zoonotic diseases requires a One Health approach
that involves collaboration across sectors responsible for human health, animal health (both …