The evolving epidemiology of monkeypox virus

H Li, H Zhang, K Ding, XH Wang, GY Sun… - Cytokine & growth factor …, 2022 - Elsevier
Monkeypox, caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), is a zoonotic disease endemic mainly
in West and Central Africa. As of 27 September 2022, human monkeypox has occurred in …

The science of the host–virus network

GF Albery, DJ Becker, L Brierley, CE Brook… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Better methods to predict and prevent the emergence of zoonotic viruses could support
future efforts to reduce the risk of epidemics. We propose a network science framework for …

Biological invasions facilitate zoonotic disease emergences

L Zhang, J Rohr, R Cui, Y **n, L Han, X Yang… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Outbreaks of zoonotic diseases are accelerating at an unprecedented rate in the current era
of globalization, with substantial impacts on the global economy, public health, and …

[HTML][HTML] Increased outbreaks of monkeypox highlight gaps in actual disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa and in animal reservoirs

N Haider, J Guitian, D Simons, D Asogun… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
We explain research gaps on Monkeypox (MPX) virus epidemiology in endemic countries
and present hypotheses for the recent increase of MPX cases in West Africa as a possible …

The evolutionary drivers and correlates of viral host jumps

CCS Tan, L van Dorp, F Balloux - Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2024 - nature.com
Most emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases stem from viruses that naturally
circulate in non-human vertebrates. When these viruses cross over into humans, they can …

Assessing the risk of human‐to‐wildlife pathogen transmission for conservation and public health

AC Fagre, LE Cohen, EA Eskew, M Farrell… - Ecology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic has led to increased concern over transmission of pathogens
from humans to animals, and its potential to threaten conservation and public health. To …

Epidemiological connectivity between humans and animals across an urban landscape

JM Hassell, DM Muloi… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
Urbanization is predicted to be a key driver of disease emergence through human exposure
to novel, animal-borne pathogens. However, while we suspect that urban landscapes are …

World forests, global change, and emerging pests and pathogens

JF Guegan, B de Thoisy, M Gómez-Gallego… - Current Opinion in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Highlights•Forest loss contributes to pest and pathogen emergence and spread.•Forests and
surrounding areas exchange pests and microbes at an unprecedented rate.•Trade and …

From flames to inflammation: how wildfires affect patterns of wildlife disease

GF Albery, I Turilli, MB Joseph, J Foley, CH Frere… - Fire Ecology, 2021 - Springer
Background Fire strongly affects animals' behavior, population dynamics, and environmental
surroundings, which in turn are likely to affect their immune systems and exposure to …

Bacterial pathogens associated with the plastisphere of surgical face masks and their dispersion potential in the coastal marine environment

J Cheng, P Wang, JF Ghiglione, Z Cai, J Zhou… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Huge numbers of face masks (FMs) were discharged into the ocean during the coronavirus
pandemic. These polymer-based artificial surfaces can support the growth of specific …