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Review
. 2004 Dec;10(12):2067-72.
doi: 10.3201/eid1012.040707.

Wildlife as source of zoonotic infections

Hilde Kruse  1 , Anne-Mette kirkemo, Kjell Handeland
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Review

Wildlife as source of zoonotic infections

Hilde Kruse et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

Zoonoses with a wildlife reservoir represent a major public health problem, affecting all continents. Hundreds of pathogens and many different transmission modes are involved, and many factors influence the epidemiology of the various zoonoses. The importance and recognition of wildlife as a reservoir of zoonoses are increasing. Cost-effective prevention and control of these zoonoses necessitate an interdisciplinary and holistic approach and international cooperation. Surveillance, laboratory capability, research, training and education, and communication are key elements.

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Figure 1
Foxes may be a reservoir of zoonotic agents such as rabies virus and the parasite Echinococcus multilocularis.
Figure 2
Figure 2
The pathologic role of marine Brucella spp. in animals, such as pinnipedes, remains unclear, as does their zoonotic potential.
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Comment in

  • Q fever wildlife reservoir.
    Madariaga MG. Madariaga MG. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 May;11(5):776-7. doi: 10.3201/eid1105.041272. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005. PMID: 15898176 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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