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EDITORIAL article

Front. Vet. Sci.
Sec. Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1532732
This article is part of the Research Topic Wildlife-related zoonotic infections: Major threat to public health View all 7 articles

Editorial: Wildlife-related zoonotic infections: Major threat to public health

Provisionally accepted
Jelena Prpić Jelena Prpić 1*Fábio A. Abade Dos Santos Fábio A. Abade Dos Santos 2Magdalena Baymakova Magdalena Baymakova 3
  • 1 Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
  • 2 National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research (INIAV), Oeiras, Lisboa, Portugal
  • 3 Department of Infectious Diseases, Military Medical Academy (Bulgaria), Sofia, Bulgaria

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    The emergence of zoonotic diseases, particularly those originating from wildlife, poses a significant threat to global public health (1). These infections, which are transmitted from animals to humans, account for approximately 75% of all emerging infectious diseases, with 70% of these originating from wildlife (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). The increasing frequency and impact of these diseases underscore the urgent need for comprehensive research and proactive measures to mitigate their spread. The primary aim of this editorial is to highlight the critical research contributions that address the complex dynamics of wildlife-related zoonotic infections. By examining various studies, we aim to provide a broader context for understanding the mechanisms driving these infections and the 24 strategies necessary for their prevention and control. The studies highlighted in this editorial underscore the critical need for a multidisciplinary 60 approach to understanding and mitigating wildlife-related zoonotic infections. By integrating 61 ecological, epidemiological, and molecular research, we can develop more effective strategies to 62 predict, prevent, and control these diseases. The One Health approach, which recognizes the 63 interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, is essential for addressing the 64 complex challenges posed by zoonotic diseases. As we continue to encroach on natural habitats and alter ecosystems, the risk of zoonotic 66 spillover events will likely increase. Therefore, it is imperative to invest in research, surveillance,

    Keywords: Bacteria, Disease control and prevention, One Health, Parasites, Public Health, surveillance, Viruses, wildlife diseases

    Received: 22 Nov 2024; Accepted: 29 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Prpić, Abade Dos Santos and Baymakova. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Jelena Prpić, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb, Croatia

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