Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. A cross-sectional investigation was performed between November 2020 and May 2021 to detect L. monocytogens in raw cow milk, and to assess its prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns among smallholder dairy farms in Kombolcha town and Kutaber district in the Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia. A total of 384 […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Plague (Yersinia pestis) remains endemic in Madagascar and causes recurrent outbreaks leading to substantial mortality. This study was aimed at developing a high-resolution spatial risk assessment integrating environmental suitability and population exposure. A total of 174 confirmed plague occurrence records (1939–2023) were analyzed with a Maxent ecological […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. In northeastern China, tick-borne diseases pose a major public health challenge, which is exacerbated by environmental and anthropogenic changes. This study was aimed at assessing the risk of tick bites and the effectiveness of protective measures in an endemic region, and investigating the influences of socio-demographic, behavioral, […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Chapare virus (CHAV), an emerging Bolivian arenavirus causing severe hemorrhagic fever, provides a critical case study for rethinking pandemic preparedness in an era of escalating zoonotic threats. With its case-fatality rate exceeding 60% and documented human-to-human transmission, CHAV exemplifies the convergence of natural spillover risks and potential […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Livestock workers are exposed to bioaerosols comprising pathogens including influenza D virus (IDV), influenza A (IAV), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), all of which can colonize the upper airways (e.g., anterior nares) and pose public health risks. The role of the nasal microbiome in occupational exposure is not well […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of infection with Blastocystis, an intestinal protozoan parasite, among school-aged children, and to identify associated risk factors. Although the role of Blastocystis in gastrointestinal symptoms remains debated, it may pose public health concerns, particularly in children with weakened immune systems. A cross-sectional […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]