The deadly dozen.

• Autores: David Biello
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 299, Nº. 6, 2008, págs. 44-44
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article discusses research by the Wildlife Conservation Society into the risks posed by different diseases that could make a jump from animal to human populations. Diseases including Rift Valley fever, babesiosis, Ebola virus disease, and cholera are noted for the risks inherent in their virulence. The WCS recommends monitoring these diseases to anticipate public health risks.