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The Importance of Studying Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Wild Animals in the Amazon Biome with a Focus on One Health

Version 1 : Received: 26 October 2024 / Approved: 26 October 2024 / Online: 28 October 2024 (13:23:12 CET)

How to cite: Salvarani, F. M.; Oliveira, H. G. D. S.; Correa, L. Y. S.; Soares, A. A. L.; Ferreira, B. C. The Importance of Studying Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Wild Animals in the Amazon Biome with a Focus on One Health. Preprints 2024, 2024102075. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2075.v1 Salvarani, F. M.; Oliveira, H. G. D. S.; Correa, L. Y. S.; Soares, A. A. L.; Ferreira, B. C. The Importance of Studying Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Wild Animals in the Amazon Biome with a Focus on One Health. Preprints 2024, 2024102075. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2075.v1

Abstract

The Amazon Biome is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, many of which are reservoirs or vectors for infectious and parasitic diseases that can impact not only the health of wild animals but also human and domestic animal populations. This review highlights the critical importance of studying infectious and parasitic diseases in wild animals within the Amazon, particularly in the context of the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The review examines key pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites, that pose significant risks to wildlife conservation and public health. Through a synthesis of recent literature, the article emphasizes the need for comprehensive surveillance, research, and collaboration between veterinary, medical, and environmental sectors. The results underscore the urgent necessity for an integrated response to emerging diseases, particularly as environmental changes and human activities increasingly disrupt ecosystems in the region. The conclusions advocate for the reinforcement of One Health initiatives in the Amazon Biome to ensure the protection of biodiversity and the prevention of zoonotic disease transmission to human populations.

Keywords

Zoonotic diseases; Biodiversity conservation; Environmental health; Disease transmission; Wildlife health

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology

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