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The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak from a one health perspective
Maged Gomaa Hemida1,2, Mohammed M Ba Abduallah3
1Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
One Health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|April 16, 2020
Summary
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) emerged from bats and is spreading globally. The One Health approach can guide strategies to control this zoonotic virus and prevent further transmission.
Area of Science:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Zoonotic virus research
- Global public health
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel human coronavirus.
- The virus has been detected in China and is now reported globally.
- SARS-CoV-2 shares significant genetic identity with bat coronaviruses, indicating a zoonotic origin.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 using the One Health concept.
- To identify potential control strategies for reducing global virus spread.
- To explore possibilities for containing the zoonotic virus.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the One Health framework.
- Analyzing the emergence patterns of SARS-CoV-2.
- Evaluating potential global control strategies.
Main Results:
- The study highlights the zoonotic nature of SARS-CoV-2, originating from bats.
- The One Health concept provides a framework for understanding virus emergence.
- Potential control strategies are being identified to mitigate global spread.
Conclusions:
- The One Health approach is crucial for understanding and managing zoonotic virus emergence.
- Effective control strategies are necessary to contain the global spread of SARS-CoV-2.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to preventing future pandemics.
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