Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the threats

Ibrahim Elsohaby; Luca Villa

doi:10.1186/s12917-023-03736-8

Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the threats

BMC Vet Res. 2023 Oct 3;19(1):186. doi: 10.1186/s12917-023-03736-8.

Authors

Ibrahim Elsohaby^{1

2

3}, Luca Villa⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. ielsohab@cityu.edu.hk.
² Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice (OHRP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. ielsohab@cityu.edu.hk.
³ Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, 44511, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. ielsohab@cityu.edu.hk.
⁴ Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via dell'Università, 6, Lodi, 26900, Italy. luca.villa@unimi.it.

Abstract

Zoonotic diseases are like a sneaky game of "tag" between animals and humans, where the stakes are high and the consequences can be deadly. From the bubonic plague to COVID-19, zoonotic diseases have affected humanity for centuries, reminding us of our interconnectedness with the animal kingdom and the importance of taking proactive measures to prevent their spread. Whether it is avoiding contact with animals or practicing good hygiene, staying safe from zoonotic diseases is a game we all need to play.

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Animals
COVID-19* / veterinary
Humans
Plague* / prevention & control
Plague* / veterinary
Zoonoses / prevention & control