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  • Zoonotic diseases, originating from animal-to-human pathogen transmission, have historically caused devastating epidemics.
  • Human activities increasingly force novel interactions between species from different ecosystems, elevating zoonotic risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the zoonotic potential of novel species interactions.
  • To advocate for the identification and prevention of unnatural interspecies contacts that risk disease emergence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of human activities that promote interspecies contact.
  • Analysis of the link between novel interactions and zoonotic disease generation.

Main Results:

  • Activities such as live animal markets, wildlife trade, and habitat encroachment significantly increase the risk of zoonoses.
  • These activities foster unnatural interactions among wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, creating pathways for pathogen spillover.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent recognition and control of human-driven species interactions are necessary to prevent future zoonotic outbreaks.
  • Effective management of these interactions offers benefits for public health, environmental conservation, and socioeconomic well-being.