About this Research Topic
Zoonotic diseases are caused by pathogens transmitted from animals to people. Animals provide food, companionship, education, ecosystem equilibrium, among others, but they can also spread pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) to human beings by direct or indirect contact. Vector borne, foodborne and waterborne are some means to spread zoonotic pathogens that mainly affect infants, old adults, immunocompromised people and pregnant women. Remarkably, terrestrial and marine zoonotic pathogens have co-evolutionary relationships among animals and people in which health or disease is the outcome of an intimate interaction. The broad integrated knowledge on zoonotic diseases from evolutionary and epidemiological studies to technological control measures have enabled benefits and will continue doing so for humankind.
Terrestrial and marine zoonotic pathogens represent a serious problem for food production animals and consumers. In addition, animals for companionship and insects are also transmitters of critical zoonotic diseases to humans. Microbial pathogens share a complex interaction with their hosts through years of co-evolution. Microbial zoonotic disease outbreaks are believed to occur more frequently due to climate change, globalization and anthropogenic activities. The scientific community must be prepared to elucidate the most critical issues to understand and propose preventive measures and zoonotic pathogen control for the benefit of humankind.
The goal of this research topic is to offer a broad coverage of recent scientific advances regarding microbial pathogens that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
This research topic is an open space to offer novel, cutting-edge scientific findings on terrestrial and marine zoonotic pathogens, including, but not limited to deciphering:
• Their evolution & modes of transmission
• The host-pathogen relationship, including molecular interactions and immune responses
• Preventative and control measures, including antimicrobials, vaccines and molecular therapeutics
Through this Topic, we intend to integrate a global concern and show efforts of the scientific community to fight these important microorganisms for animals and humans. We encourage scientists to contribute with the following article types: original research, review, mini-review, perspective, and opinion.
Terrestrial and marine zoonotic pathogens represent a serious problem for food production animals and consumers. In addition, animals for companionship and insects are also transmitters of critical zoonotic diseases to humans. Microbial pathogens share a complex interaction with their hosts through years of co-evolution. Microbial zoonotic disease outbreaks are believed to occur more frequently due to climate change, globalization and anthropogenic activities. The scientific community must be prepared to elucidate the most critical issues to understand and propose preventive measures and zoonotic pathogen control for the benefit of humankind.
The goal of this research topic is to offer a broad coverage of recent scientific advances regarding microbial pathogens that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
This research topic is an open space to offer novel, cutting-edge scientific findings on terrestrial and marine zoonotic pathogens, including, but not limited to deciphering:
• Their evolution & modes of transmission
• The host-pathogen relationship, including molecular interactions and immune responses
• Preventative and control measures, including antimicrobials, vaccines and molecular therapeutics
Through this Topic, we intend to integrate a global concern and show efforts of the scientific community to fight these important microorganisms for animals and humans. We encourage scientists to contribute with the following article types: original research, review, mini-review, perspective, and opinion.
Keywords: Zoonoses, Evolution, Epidemiology, Host-pathogen interactions, preventive, control measurements
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