Burden of zoonotic diseases in Venezuela during 2004 and 2005

Jesus A. Benitez, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales, Paul Vivas, Jorge Plaz

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Abstract

Emerging zoonotic diseases have increased in importance in human and animal health during the last 10 years. Each of these diseases has emerged from an unsuspected quarter and has caused severe problems. In countries, such as Venezuela, the burden of these zoonoses has been understudied. In this report we analyze the status of such diseases in Venezuela for the period 2004-2005. During this period a significant number of animal and human cases of these diseases have been found, particularly for rabies, encephalitis, leishmaniasis, and cysticercosis among others. Surveillance needs to be reinforced for these zoonoses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnimal Biodiversity and Emerging Diseases Prediction and Prevention
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Inc.
Pages315-317
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781573317146
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume1149
ISSN (Print)0077-8923
ISSN (Electronic)1749-6632

Keywords

  • Surveillance
  • Tropical diseases
  • Venezuela
  • Zoonoses

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