Handbook of Management of Zoonoses: Management of Zoonoses - December 2, 2024

A Guide to Zoonotic Diseases

This book reviews the etiology of major zoonotic diseases, their impact on human health, and control mechanisms for better management. It also examines factors influencing transmission, diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of zoonotic diseases caused by different human pathogens. The book is very useful for students, academicians, and researchers of veterinary sciences, veterinary medicine, and veterinary public health.

Key Features

• Etiology and Control: It reviews the etiology of major zoonotic diseases, their impact on human health, and control mechanisms for better management.
• Transmission and Prevention: It also examines factors influencing transmission, diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of zoonotic diseases caused by different human pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, and parasites.
• Wildlife Reservoir: It also introduces zoonoses with a wildlife reservoir and discusses different transmission modes and factors that influence the epidemiology of zoonoses.
• Holistic Strategies: It further discusses the holistic strategies for the cost-effective prevention and control of these zoonoses.
• Non-Human Primates: Towards the end, the book also discusses infections that have spread from non-human primates to humans and strategies to improve disease control and elimination.