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Animal vagrancy and the spread of pathogens

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vagrancy occurs across animal taxa and biological realms. When vagrants carry pathogens they become potential agents for the spread of disease into new regions. Here we call for consideration of vagrancy as a potential mechanism for the spread of global pathogens, and the utility of using vagrants for pathogen biosurveillance.

Source: Trends in Ecology & Evolution

DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.11.016

Authors: José R. Ramírez-Garofalo, Julie L. Lockwood

Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Language: English

Topic: Zoonotic diseases and public health

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030

OpenAlex ID: W4405243327

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