Zoonotic viruses associated with illegally imported wildlife products.

The global trade in wildlife has historically contributed to the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. The United States is the world's largest importer of wildlife and wildlife products, yet minimal pathogen surveillance has precluded assessment of the health risks posed by this practic...

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Main Authors: Kristine M Smith, Simon J Anthony, William M Switzer, Jonathan H Epstein, Tracie Seimon, Hongwei Jia, Maria D Sanchez, Thanh Thao Huynh, G Gale Galland, Sheryl E Shapiro, Jonathan M Sleeman, Denise McAloose, Margot Stuchin, George Amato, Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, W Ian Lipkin, William B Karesh, Peter Daszak, Nina Marano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3254615?pdf=render