Host Range and Emerging and Reemerging Pathogens
An updated literature survey identified 1,407 recognized species of human pathogen, 58% of which are zoonotic. Of the total, 177 are regarded as emerging or reemerging. Zoonotic pathogens are twice as likely to be in this category as are nonzoonotic pathogens. Emerging and reemerging pathogens are n...
Main Authors: | Mark E.J. Woolhouse, Sonya Gowtage-Sequeria |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2005-12-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/12/05-0997_article |
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