Tag: public health

Major Livestock-associated Zoonoses in Mongolia: An Overview

Major Livestock-associated Zoonoses in Mongolia: An Overview

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal.  Mongolia’s unique socio-economic and geographical characteristics, including its vast grasslands and reliance on traditional livestock herding, pose substantial risks regarding the emergence and transmission of novel zoonotic pathogens. In Mongolia, which has a livestock population exceeding 64 million, close interactions between humans and animals are integral to […]

The Medical Importance of Cockroaches as Vectors of Pathogens: Implications for Public Health

The Medical Importance of Cockroaches as Vectors of Pathogens: Implications for Public Health

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Cockroaches, particularly Blattella germanica and Periplaneta americana, are among the most medically important insects, because of their close association with human living environments. They act as a critical reservoir and vector for a diverse range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These pathogens pose substantial public health challenges, […]

Bovine Brucellosis and Its Public Health Significance in Ethiopia

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Bovine brucellosis is endemic and widely distributed in Ethiopia. The country has already prioritized top five zoonotic diseases (rabies, anthrax, brucellosis, Rift Valley fever and highly pathogenic avian influenza) in 2019 using reprioritization workshop. So brucellosis is one of the top five neglected zoonotic diseases in the […]