Human–livestock contacts and their relationship to transmission of zoonotic pathogens, a systematic review of literature
Background: Micro-organisms transmitted from vertebrate animals – including livestock – to humans account for an estimated 60% of human pathogens. Micro-organisms can be transmitted through inhalation, ingestion, via conjunctiva or physical contact. Close contact with animals is crucial for transmis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-12-01
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| Series: | One Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771415300136 |