Surveillance, response systems, and evidence updates on emerging zoonoses: the role of one health

• Main Authors: G. V. Asokan, Ramanathan K. Kasimanickam, Vanitha Asokan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-12-01
• Series: Infection Ecology & Epidemiology
• Subjects: surveillance; evidence updates; emerging zoonoses; one health
• Online Access: http://www.infectionecologyandepidemiology.net/index.php/iee/article/download/21386/pdf_1

Globally, emerging zoonotic diseases are increasing. Existing surveillance systems for zoonoses have substantial gaps, especially in developing countries, and the systems in place in the developed world require improvements. Resources and updates on evidence-based practice (EBP) for zoonoses are sparser in the veterinary literature as compared to the medical literature. Evidence updates for emerging zoonoses are either absent or rudimentary in both human and veterinary medicine. A ‘one-health’ concept, including a global signaling surveillance system for emerging zoonoses, will be essential for correct diagnoses, interventions, and public health strategies. An open access EBP platform supported by builders of EBP resources is urgently needed to counter emerging zoonoses.