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Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

David Quammen
eng. Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic · 2012
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Main Ideas

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.
Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic
Date of publication: 3 July 2024
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David Quammen
Original title: eng. Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic · 2012
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