The Primate Zoonoses by Loretta A Cormier

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This book offers an accessible and up-to-date reference on primate zoonoses. Recent years have witnessed a rise in human diseases zoonotically transferred from animals, with wild primates implicated in the spread of numerous newly emerging infections. The authors go beyond simply providing an inventory of diseases, helping readers to understand

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The Primate Zoonoses by Loretta A Cormier

This book offers an accessible and up-to-date reference on primate zoonoses. Recent years have witnessed a rise in human diseases zoonotically transferred from wild primates, with outbreaks such as Ebola and concerns regarding newly emerging infections. The authors go beyond simply providing an inventory of diseases, helping readers to understand how and why they are transmitted. Important consideration is given to the contemporary cultural and ecological factors involved.

Loretta A. Cormier is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alabama, USA.

Pauline E. Jolly is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology (School of Public Health) at the University of Alabama, USA.

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ISBN 13 9780367607326
ISBN 10 0367607328
Title The Primate Zoonoses
Author Loretta A Cormier
Series Routledge Focus On Anthropology
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Routledge
Year published 2020-06-30
Number of pages 142
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