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Surveillance and response strategies for zoonotic diseases: a comprehensive review

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Sharan, Manjeet, Vijay, Deepthi, Yadav, Jay Prakash, Bedi, Jasbir Singh, Dhaka, Pankaj·2023·Science in One Health
DOI 10.1016/j.soh.2023.100050PMC PMC11262259
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Out of all emerging infectious diseases, approximately 75% are of zoonotic origin, with their source often traced back to animals. The emergence of zoonoses is driven by a complex interplay between anthropogenic, genetic, ecological, socioeconomic, and climatic factors. This intricate web of influences poses significant challenges for the prediction and prevention of zoonotic outbreaks. Effective coordination and collaboration among the animal, human, and environmental health sectors are essential for proactively addressing major zoonotic diseases. Despite advancements in surveillance and diagnostic practices, the emergence of zoonoses continues to be a pressing global concern. Therefore, prioritizing zoonotic disease surveillance is of paramount importance as part of a comprehensive disease prevention and containment strategy. Furthermore, evaluating existing surveillance systems provides insights into the challenges faced, which can be mitigated through implementation of One Health principles involving relevant stakeholders. To initiate multisectoral partnerships, it is crucial to identify the priorities and core themes of surveillance systems with equitable inputs from various sectors. Strengthening surveillance, promoting data sharing, enhancing laboratory testing capabilities, and fostering joint outbreak responses in both the human and animal health sectors will establish the necessary infrastructure to effectively prevent, predict, detect, and respond to emerging health threats, thereby reinforcing global health security. This review assesses existing surveillance approaches by offering an overview of global agencies engaged in monitoring zoonoses and outlines the essential components required at the human-animal-environment interface for designing comprehensive surveillance networks. Additionally, it discusses the key steps necessary for executing effective zoonotic disease surveillance through a One Health approach, while highlighting the key challenges encountered in establishing such a robust surveillance system.

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Sharan, M., Vijay, D., Yadav, J. P., Bedi, J. S., & Dhaka, P.
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  • Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (IN)
  • Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (IN)
Corresponding author
Dhaka, Pankaj
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Science in One Health
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Published
2023
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100050
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2949-7043 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.soh.2023.100050
PMC
PMC11262259
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  • U.S. Department of Defense
  • World Health Organization
  • United States Agency for International Development
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Agronomy and Crop Science › Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
Keywords
zoonoses, disease surveillance, One Health, outbreak response, emerging infectious diseases, human-animal-environment interface, multisectoral partnerships, laboratory testing capacity, data sharing, global health security, zoonosis prevention

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