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Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions

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Title Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions
 
Creator Tucker, C.
Fagre, A.
Wittemyer, G.
Webb, T.
Okoth, Edward A.
VandeWoude, S.
 
Subject health
disease control
african swine fever
covid-19
 
Description African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported in domestic pigs in China in 2018. This highly contagious viral infection with no effective vaccine reached pandemic proportions by 2019, substantially impacting protein availability in the same region where the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently emerged. We discuss the genesis, spread, and wide-reaching impacts of this epidemic in a vital livestock species, noting parallels and potential contributions to ignition of COVID-19. We speculate about impacts of these pandemics on global public health infrastructure and suggest intervention strategies using a cost: benefit approach for low-risk, massive-impact events. We note that substantive changes in how the world reacts to potential threats will be required to overcome catastrophes driven by climate change, food insecurity, lack of surveillance infrastructure, and other gaps. A One Health approach creating collaborative processes connecting expertise in human, animal, and environmental health is essential for combating future global health crises.
 
Date 2021-10-08
2021-10-26T09:41:19Z
2021-10-26T09:41:19Z
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Tucker, C., Fagre, A., Wittemyer, G., Webb, T., Abworo, E.O. and VandeWoude, S. 2021. Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions. Frontiers in Microbiology 12: 718546.
1664-302X
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115697
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.718546
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-4.0
Open Access
 
Format 718546
 
Source Frontiers in Microbiology