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.
BT - BMC Veterinary Research DO - 10.1186/s12917-023-03736-8 IS - 1 LA - Eng M3 - Editorial N2 -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.
PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC PY - 2023 SP - 1 EP - 3 T2 - BMC Veterinary Research TI - Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the threats UR - https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12917-023-03736-8.pdf?pdf=button%20sticky VL - 19 SN - 1746-6148 ER -