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Animal Diseases and Human Health Issues Indexed by Categories Show Full Record 1139

Source: National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medline Plus
Resource Type(s): Issue Overviews, News
Searchable Keywords: Chronic wasting disease Domestic animal health Human health Pets Plague Prevention & control Rabies Veterinary medicine Wildlife diseases Zoonoses
Abstract: Extensive up-to-date information on animal diseases and human health for consumers and health professionals. Frequently updated from Medline Plus. Headings with further links include -- Latest news -- Overviews -- Prevention/screening -- Specific conditions -- Related issues -- Dictionaries/glossaries -- Organizations -- Children -- Teenagers. Includes search link for local services and providers and Spanish language option.

Canary Database - Animals as Sentinels of Human Environmental Health Hazards - A Biomedical Literature Database Show Full Record 916

Source: Yale University. School of Medicine
Resource Type(s): Databases and Information Systems
Searchable Keywords: Human health Sentinel surveillance Wildlife diseases
Abstract: From web site: The Canary Database contains studies in the biomedical literature that explore the use of wildlife, domestic, and companion animals as "sentinels" for the effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in the environment that may be a risk to human health.

CDC- Diseases from Wildlife Show Full Record 467

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes, Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Human health Information dissemination Wildlife diseases Zoonoses
Abstract: Created by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to give the public general information about the health-related risks associated when humans interact with animals, both pets and wildlife. The site offers different resources such as bibliographies, fact sheets and "frequently asked questions". Detailed information about select wildlife diseases are provided.

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) Show Full Record 459

Source: Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) - www.cidrap.umn.edu
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes, News, Standards and Guidelines
Searchable Keywords: Avian influenza Biosecurity Bioterrorism Human health Monkeypox Plague Research Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome West Nile virus
Abstract: Provides updated news and recently published articles on infectious diseases. The goal of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is to advance knowledge, public understanding, and sound policy. Topics covered include zoonotic diseases along with diseases that threaten the agricultural industry. Resources on bioterrorism and biosecurity are also listed.

Global Transport Networks and Infectious Disease Spread [Review] Show Full Record 1330

Source: Advances in Parasitology. 2006;62:293-343.
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Disease transmission
Abstract: From abstract (online abstract only): Air, sea and land transport networks continue to expand in reach, speed of travel and volume of passengers and goods carried. Pathogens and their vectors can now move further, faster and in greater numbers than ever before. Three important consequences of global transport network expansion are infectious disease pandemics, vector invasion events and vector-borne pathogen importation. This review briefly examines some of the important historical examples of t...

Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management - Wildlife Disease Zoonotics - Listing of Information by Disease Title and/or Affected Species Groups Show Full Record 1163

Source: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes, Issue Overviews
Searchable Keywords: Prevention & control Wildlife diseases Wildlife management Zoonoses
Abstract: Browse a list of over 75 links to information resources and organizations related to zoonotics disease that effect wildlife, domestic animal and people. Information is sorted under either general sources or by disease titles and/or by affected species.

USGS Animal Sentinels of Human Health - Highlighting Research Projects and More Show Full Record 1513

Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes, Issue Overviews
Searchable Keywords: Environmental contaminates Human health Sentinel surveillance Wildlife Zoonoses
Abstract: Presents resources that focuses on animal sentinels as early indicators for potential human health threats. The topic of resources include Sentinels of Health Threats from Dust and Air, Drinking Water, Human Consumption, Recreational Waters and from Vector Borne and Zoonotic Disease. These resources provide links to journal articles, documents, current U.S. research activities and other informational websites.

Wildlife Surveillance: Early Warning System for Ebola, Avian Flu and other Disease Outbreaks Show Full Record 4987

Source: National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
Resource Type(s): Audio Visual Materials
Searchable Keywords: Avian influenza Domestic animal health Ebola virus Epidemiology Human health Surveillance (monitoring) Wildlife diseases
Abstract: From abstract: The Emergency Preparedness and Biodefense Interest Group. Dr. Karesh heads the field veterinary program of the Wildlife Conservation Society, which has over 300 field projects in 50 countries around the world. His teams of veterinarians study the health status of free-ranging wildlife populations, focusing on the risk of transfer of infectious agents among wild and domestic animals and humans. WCS staff have been especially active in monitoring the spread of Ebola virus in Gabon a...

World Health Organization (WHO) - Zoonoses, Veterinary Medicine and Public Health Show Full Record 469

Source: World Health Organization
Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Standards and Guidelines
Searchable Keywords: Human health Information dissemination Outbreaks Veterinary medicine Wildlife diseases Zoonoses
Abstract: Zoonoses and Veterinary Public Health (VPH) a division of the World Health Organization (WHO) introduces the topic of zoonoses and veterinary public health. Links to information on over 15 diseases. These resources include reports, outbreak alerts, and fact sheets.

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