Zoonoses and emerging infectious diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is One Health?
A
Recognises a lnk between human, animal health and the health of the environment. And that this can impact on the economy and the biodiversity essential to maintaining healthy and functioning ecosystems.
2
Q
What is a reservoir host?
A
An endemic host (source of infection)
3
Q
What are some of the reasons for emerging infectious diseases?
A
- Globalisation
- Population growth and spread
- Environmental changes
