About this Research Topic
The interface between domestic animals, wild animals, and humans is a critical area of study due to its significant implications for pathogen transmission and the emergence of zoonotic diseases. These interfaces act as points where pathogens can jump from one species to another, posing substantial risks to both animal and public health. Factors such as habitat loss, urbanization, trade, and agricultural expansion intensify these interactions, facilitating the spread of diseases such as zoonotic influenza, SARS, MERS, Rabies, Ebola, and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. Understanding these dynamics requires examining the ecological and socio-economic drivers that increase contact among these groups. Research focuses on identifying how pathogens transfer across species boundaries and the conditions that promote such transmissions. By unraveling these interfaces, it is possible to develop effective strategies for the early detection, prevention, and control of animal and zoonotic diseases, ultimately safeguarding both human and animal health.
This research topic aims to address the critical issue of pathogen transmission at the interfaces between domestic animals, wild animals, and humans, which poses significant risks for the emergence of infectious diseases in different world regions. To achieve this, the research topic aims to identify and characterize high-risk interfaces through comprehensive field studies and surveillance, investigate the biological, environmental, and socio-economic factors contributing to pathogen transmission, and develop and implement targeted intervention strategies. These strategies include guidelines for best practices in animal husbandry, wildlife management, and public health policies tailored to the unique challenges of different regions.
To gather further insights into the interfaces between domestic animals, wild animals, and humans, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Characterize the Interfaces: Define and analyze the interactions between wild animals, domestic animals, and humans.
- Ecological and Socio-economic Drivers: Examine factors such as habitat loss, urbanization, trade, and agricultural expansion that increase interactions among these groups.
- Pathogen Transfer Mechanisms: Investigate how pathogens cross species boundaries and the conditions facilitating these transmissions.
- Human Activities: Assess the influence of deforestation, wildlife trade, and climate change on the spread of infectious diseases.
- Surveillance and Monitoring: Develop advanced techniques for early detection of emerging infectious diseases through innovative surveillance methods.
- Prevention and Control Strategies: Design effective interventions and policy recommendations to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases.
- Case Studies: Provide real-world examples and lessons from past outbreaks.
- Public Health and Community Engagement: Develop community involvement and education strategies to mitigate infectious disease risks.
This research topic aims to address the critical issue of pathogen transmission at the interfaces between domestic animals, wild animals, and humans, which poses significant risks for the emergence of infectious diseases in different world regions. To achieve this, the research topic aims to identify and characterize high-risk interfaces through comprehensive field studies and surveillance, investigate the biological, environmental, and socio-economic factors contributing to pathogen transmission, and develop and implement targeted intervention strategies. These strategies include guidelines for best practices in animal husbandry, wildlife management, and public health policies tailored to the unique challenges of different regions.
To gather further insights into the interfaces between domestic animals, wild animals, and humans, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Characterize the Interfaces: Define and analyze the interactions between wild animals, domestic animals, and humans.
- Ecological and Socio-economic Drivers: Examine factors such as habitat loss, urbanization, trade, and agricultural expansion that increase interactions among these groups.
- Pathogen Transfer Mechanisms: Investigate how pathogens cross species boundaries and the conditions facilitating these transmissions.
- Human Activities: Assess the influence of deforestation, wildlife trade, and climate change on the spread of infectious diseases.
- Surveillance and Monitoring: Develop advanced techniques for early detection of emerging infectious diseases through innovative surveillance methods.
- Prevention and Control Strategies: Design effective interventions and policy recommendations to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases.
- Case Studies: Provide real-world examples and lessons from past outbreaks.
- Public Health and Community Engagement: Develop community involvement and education strategies to mitigate infectious disease risks.
Keywords: Pathogen Transmission, Zoonotic Diseases, Human-Animal Interface, Ecological Drivers, Socio-Economic Factors
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