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[Have we defeated the principal zoonoses?].

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    This study reviews successful zoonotic disease control campaigns, identifying diseases like brucellosis and rabies poised for control in industrialized nations. It also explores challenges in developing countries and future prospects for zoonoses prevention.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Public Health
    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Zoonotic diseases pose significant global health challenges.
    • Previous campaigns have successfully controlled several zoonoses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine zoonotic diseases controllable in industrialized nations.
    • To analyze obstacles to zoonoses eradication in developing countries.
    • To assess future outlooks for zoonoses prevention and control.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of successful zoonotic disease control campaigns.
    • Analysis of factors influencing zoonoses eradication.
    • Examination of emerging prevention and control strategies.

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    • Brucellosis, tuberculosis, and rabies are candidates for control in industrialized countries.

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  • New methods offer grounds for optimism in disease control.

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    • Control of specific zoonoses is feasible in developed settings.
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