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Author: Neiderud, Carl-Johan
Title: How urbanization affects the epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases
  • Document date: 2015_6_24
  • ID: rrwy3osd_39
    Snippet: The rapid urbanization has also interfered in previously untouched ecosystems. These new settlements create new and closer encounters with wildlife, which can be a potential source of zoonotic diseases. These can be both previously known or new pathogens, which make the shift from their animal host to generate infections in humans. Surveillance is of primary importance to monitor the burden of disease and will give both local authorities and the .....
    Document: The rapid urbanization has also interfered in previously untouched ecosystems. These new settlements create new and closer encounters with wildlife, which can be a potential source of zoonotic diseases. These can be both previously known or new pathogens, which make the shift from their animal host to generate infections in humans. Surveillance is of primary importance to monitor the burden of disease and will give both local authorities and the global community a chance for a quick response to public health threats.

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