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Critical Biological Agents for Public Health Response Activities [Table] Show Full Record 1469

Source: Friend M. 2006, Disease Emergence and Resurgence: The Wildlife-Human Connection: Reston, Va., U.S. Geological Survey, Circular 1285, 245 p.
Resource Type(s): Table or Spreadsheet
Searchable Keywords: Bioterrorism Human health Wildlife diseases
Abstract: A description of the highest priority biological agents for public health response activities. Taken from the book chapter, Biowarfare, Bioterrorism, and Animal Diseases as Weapons, in Disease Emergence and Resurgence: The Wildlife-Human Connection found at http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/publications/disease_emergence/index.jsp.

Disease Emergence and Resurgence: The Wildlife-Human Connection [Book] Show Full Record 1118

Source: Friend M. 2006, Disease Emergence and Resurgence: The Wildlife-Human Connection: Reston, Va., U.S. Geological Survey, Circular 1285, 400 p.
Resource Type(s): Books
Searchable Keywords: Bioterrorism Disease reservoirs Disease transmission Emerging infectious diseases Outbreaks Prevention & control Wildlife diseases Zoonoses
Abstract: From introduction: The context for this book focuses on providing an understanding that disease emergence and spread often are outcomes of human actions, rather than the result of events for which society has no control. Table of contents include: Why this Book?, Disease Emergence and Resurgence, Zoonoses and Travel, Is this Safe to Eat, Biowarfare, Bioterrorism, and Animal Diseases as Weapons, How to Find and Access Published Information on Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Beginning of the 21st Century Show Full Record 1301

Source: Online Journal of Issues in Nursing [electronic resource]. 2006 Jan 31;11(1):2.
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Avian influenza Disease transmission Emerging infectious diseases Marburg virus Monkeypox Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome West Nile virus Zoonoses
Abstract: From abstract (online abstract only): The emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases involves many interrelated factors. Global interconnectedness continues to increase with international travel and trade; economic, political, and cultural interactions; and human-to-human and animal-to-human interactions. These interactions include the accidental and deliberate sharing of microbial agents and antimicrobial resistance and allow the emergence of new and unrecognized microbial disease agents...

Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal Show Full Record 222

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Resource Type(s): Journals (Periodicals)
Searchable Keywords: Emerging infectious diseases Human health Zoonoses
Abstract: Emerging Infectious Diseases journal publishes articles that investigates factors known to influences emergence; reports research finding both to the scientific community and the broader public; encourages analysis and commentary; and provides disease trend updates.

Emerging Infectious Diseases of Wildlife-- Threats to Biodiversity and Human Health Show Full Record 4392

Source: Science
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Ecosystem health Emerging infectious diseases Human health Veterinary medicine Wildlife Zoonoses
Abstract: From abstract (free full-text available): Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) of free-living wild animals can be classified into three major groups on the basis of key epizootiological criteria: (i) EIDs associated with "spill-over" from domestic animals to wildlife populations living in proximity; (ii) EIDs related directly to human intervention, via host or parasite translocations; and (iii) EIDs with no overt human or domestic animal involvement. These phenomena have two major biological impl...

Examining the Links between Biodiversity and Human Health: An Interdisciplinary Research Initiative at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Show Full Record 2623

Source: EcoHealth. 2007 Mar; 4(1): 82-85.
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Biodiversity Disease transmission Ecosystem health Ecosystem management Human health Interdisciplinary research United States
Abstract: From abstract (online abstract only): Under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's mission to protect human health and the environment, the agency seeks to conduct research on the structure and function of ecosystems and to improve our understanding of the processes that contribute to the sustained health of the nation's ecosystems and the well-being of human populations. Changes in biodiversity can profoundly impact the ability of ecosystems to provide clean water, energy, food, recreation,...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16704814 Show Full Record 1125

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2006 Apr; 12(4): 647- 652
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Bioterrorism Domestic animal health Public health Sentinel surveillance Surveillance (monitoring) Wildlife diseases
Abstract: From abstract: We conducted a systematic review of the scientific literature from 1966 to 2005 to determine whether animals could provide early warning of a bioterrorism attack, serve as markers for ongoing exposure risk, and amplify or propagate a bioterrorism outbreak. We found evidence that, for certain bioterrorism agents, pets, wildlife, or livestock could provide early warning and that for other agents, humans would likely manifest symptoms before illness could be detected in animals. Afte...

Monkeypox - A Lesson Not Yet Learned [Book Sidebar] Show Full Record 1474

Source: Friend M. 2006, Disease Emergence and Resurgence: The Wildlife-Human Connection: Reston, Va., U.S. Geological Survey, Circular 1285, 168 - 170p.
Resource Type(s): Issue Overviews, Maps, Table or Spreadsheet
Searchable Keywords: Africa Disease reservoirs Disease transmission Emerging infectious diseases Illinois Monkeypox Texas Vectors (disease) Zoonoses
Abstract: Focuses on the disease, monkeypox, as an example of the wildlife connection to newly emerging diseases. Some of the topics briefly discussed include the early emergence of this disease, its reservoirs and vectors and how it appeared in the United States. Taken from the chapter, The Wildlife Factor, in Disease Emergence and Resurgence: The Wildlife-Human Connection found at http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/publications/disease_emergence/index.jsp.[Includes illustrations and tables].

Report of Environmental Impacts on Health in Europe: Wildlife as Early Warning Signals for Human Impacts (Chapter 4) Show Full Record 1113

Source: European Environment Agency
Resource Type(s): Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports
Searchable Keywords: Endocrine disruptors Environmental health Epidemiology Human health Persistent organic contaminants Sentinel surveillance Toxicants Wildlife diseases
Abstract: From Chapter 4 Introduction: "One of the most difficult aspects of 'environment and health' is the realistic assessment of the health impacts of environmental exposures. Humans are exposed to low levels of contaminants in their daily lives, but exposures may be over long, often lifelong, periods. The exposure situation is usually complex, with environmental contaminants being present in mixtures or coming from different sources. Current methodological approaches in toxicology have problems deali...

Sacred Cows and Sympathetic Squirrels: The Importance of Biological Diversity to Human Health Show Full Record 1550

Source: PLoS Medicine. 2006 Jun 6;3(6):e231
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Biodiversity Chronic wasting disease Disease transmission Human health Lyme disease Tick-borne encephalitis West Nile virus Wildlife diseases Zoonoses
Abstract: From introduction (free full-text available): Recently, ecologists have uncovered several other ways in which species diversity can benefit human health. In this Essay, we describe how disease risk is influenced by biological diversity and, specifically, how some host species act to reduce the risk of transmission of virulent zoonotic pathogens to people. This represents an exciting area of study where ecologists, conservation planners, and physicians can work together to reduce disease risk and...

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