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Human Fear Conditioning Conducted in Full Immersion 3-Dimensional Virtual Reality
Published on: August 9, 2010
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Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|July 14, 2009
Summary
Zoonotic diseases, the transmission of diseases from animals to humans, are increasingly recognized. International travel and the exotic pet trade are significant factors contributing to the emergence of these novel infectious diseases.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Animal to human disease transmission (zoonosis) is a well-documented phenomenon.
- Increased global travel and the importation of pets have heightened concerns about emerging infectious diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the patterns of emerging zoonotic disease cases.
- To understand the role of foreign travel and imported pets in disease transmission.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data on emerging infectious diseases.
- Analysis of travel histories and pet importation records.
Main Results:
- Identification of specific patterns in the emergence of zoonotic diseases.
- Correlation between foreign travel, imported pets, and increased incidence of certain diseases.
Conclusions:
- Foreign travel and the pet trade are significant drivers of emerging zoonotic diseases.
- Public health strategies must address the risks associated with global pet importation and travel.
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