Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology: Veterinary Public Health- Epidemiology-Zoonosis-One Health (EPUB)
By Harshita Jain, Avantika Gupta, Kunal Singh
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of Veterinary Public Health, Zoonoses, and One Health. It explores the principles and applications of epidemiology in the study of infectious diseases, including foodborne infections and intoxications.
The book starts with an explanation of the concept and principal functions of Veterinary Public Health, followed by an overview of the impacts of Veterinary Public Health on human health, particularly in managing zoonoses.
The next section delves into the application of epidemiology in the study of outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, and their prevention and control strategies. It provides insights into factors associated with disease causation, transmission, and spread, and investigates the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
The chapter on foodborne illnesses introduces how the knowledge of epidemiology is applied in the study of diseases in the community and the spread of causative agents from farm to fork. It discusses the definition, causes, symptoms, management, control, and prevention of foodborne infection and intoxication.
The book concludes with an introduction to the concept, objectives, and definition of One Health. It also discusses the advancements made and challenges facing One Health around endemic and emerging zoonotic diseases.
Product Details
- Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (May 18, 2023)
- Language : English
- eBook Digital : 453 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9811977992
- ISBN-13 : 978-9811977992