One health and One medicine: A review of the literature

Wubshet Asnake Metekia , Beyza H. Ulusoy , Canan Hecer

The interface between humans and animals is recognized as a critical point where zoonotic diseases can emerge and reemerge. These are majorly aggravated by globalization, urbanization, and trade of animals and animal by-products, etc. Infectious diseases can therefore occur at the border of human, animal, ...

Anthropophilic Small Mammals: Potential Source of Zoonotic Enteric Parasites in the Commune of Abobo, District of Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Nabélékounon Tuo , Bertin Kouamé Akpatou , Gaoussou Coulibaly , Kan Célestin Kouakou , Kouadio Jean François Hori Koko , Jules N’Gatta Kouadio , Roland Kouassi Wa Yao , Eliézer Kouakou N’Goran

Objectives: This study aims to identify and assess intestinal parasites with zoonotic potential in terrestrial small mammals to better understand the associated risks. Methods: Live captures were performed using Sherman traps placed in human dwellings within the Abobo commune of Abidjan. Captured animals ...

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: An Overview with a Focus on the Epidemiological Situation in Iraq

Ali Adel Dawood

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is an acute zoonotic viral sickness which originates from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus CCHFV and spreads through Hyalomma ticks and infected blood and fluids from affected persons. This potent virus currently exists naturally throughout Africa the Balkans ...