Emerging Diseases
in Animals
Emerging diseases, also known as emerging infectious diseases, are illnesses caused by pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) that have newly appeared in a population or have existed but are rapidly increasing in incidence or geographic range. These diseases can have significant public health impacts, and they often present unique challenges in terms of detection, containment, and treatment.
COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, is a prime example of an emerging infectious disease.
Swine flu, also known as swine influenza or swine-origin influenza, is an example of an emerging disease in animals that can also affect humans.
Emerging Diseases
Emerging diseases, also known as emerging infectious diseases, are illnesses caused by pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) that have newly appeared in a population or have existed but are rapidly increasing in incidence or geographic range. These diseases can have significant public health impacts, and they often present unique challenges in terms of detection, containment, and treatment.