Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic
Main Ideas
- Zoonoses: The book explores zoonotic infections, which are diseases transmitted from animals to humans.
- Historical examples: The author provides examples of historical outbreaks of zoonoses, such as HIV, Ebola, and others.
- Transmission mechanisms: It describes the mechanisms by which viruses and bacteria move from animals to humans.
- Environmental factors: The impact of environmental changes and human activities on the spread of zoonoses is considered.
- Role of wildlife: The importance of wildlife as a reservoir for pathogens and the need to study it is highlighted.
- Future pandemics: Potential threats of future pandemics and the importance of preparedness are discussed.
- Scientific research: The book emphasizes the significance of scientific research and an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and preventing zoonoses.
- Ethical and social aspects: Ethical and social issues related to combating infectious diseases are addressed.
Date of publication: 3 July 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Medicine and Health
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