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$25-million Pandemic Fund aims to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases

The Hindu

The Centre will implement the G20 Pandemic Fund, which is aimed at enhancing the country’s “animal health security”, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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What Are Zoonotic Diseases? Explainer With Examples

Gideon

Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. These types of diseases are quite common, with over 200 types of known zoonoses. Studying the world of zoonotic diseases is important because they are responsible for 60% of known infectious diseases in humans.

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Lassa fever: Understanding the risk, response and global threat

The Hindu

The Lassa virus causes Lassa fever, a zoonotic disease; humans usually contract the virus through contact with food or items contaminated by the the Mastomys rat’s urine or faeces.

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Q-Fever 101: All About This Neglected Zoonotic Disease

Gideon

The post Q-Fever 101: All About This Neglected Zoonotic Disease appeared first on GIDEON. Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent, infects sheep, cattle, and other domestic animals and can spread to humans, even when the animals do not show symptoms of the infection! Read more on the GIDEON blog.

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Rift Valley Fever Zoonotic Disease: All You Need to Know

Gideon

In this blog, we will delve into the history of the Rift Valley Fever zoonotic disease and its epidemiology across the African continent. Learn more in our blog at gideononline.com/blog The post Rift Valley Fever Zoonotic Disease: All You Need to Know appeared first on GIDEON.

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Brucella: A Bioterror Zoonotic Disease

Gideon

The Brucella is a species of gram-negative bacteria that causes Brucellosis, one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases.

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Leptospirosis Bacteria: Rising Waters, Growing Threat

Gideon

Leptospirosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases globally, yet it is often under-reported because its symptoms resemble those of many other infections. While antibiotics work well against this infection, it can lead to severe disease without timely treatment. Prevention is key. Read more on the GIDEON blog.