Neglected Diseases in Monkeys: From the Monkey-Human Interface to One Health

Neglected Diseases in Monkeys

Neglected Diseases in Monkeys: From the Monkey-Human Interface to One Health provides a multidisciplinary overview of infectious diseases affecting both wild and captive monkeys, with a strong focus on the One Health approach. The book examines the pathology and epidemiology of neglected diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites, while exploring pathogen transmission between monkeys and humans. It also addresses antibiotic resistance, ecological factors, human influences on disease transmission, conservation, and public health, making it a valuable reference for researchers, veterinarians, healthcare professionals, and conservation specialists.

Key Features:

• Infectious diseases in wild and captive monkeys
• Monkey-human disease transmission
• One Health approach
• Bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases
• Pathology and epidemiology
• Antibiotic resistance
• Pathogen virulence factors
• Ecological drivers of disease transmission
• Human impact on pathogen spread
• Wildlife disease research
• Conservation and public health
• Multidisciplinary veterinary and biomedical research