Zoonoses, diseases transmitted from animals to humans, continue to challenge public
health despite advancements in controlling infectious diseases. The intricate link between …

This chapter discusses global health, a field that addresses health issues, transcending
national borders through interdisciplinary collaborations which synthesise population-based …

This thesis focuses on understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of infectious
diseases, which claim nearly 9 million lives annually. The research centers on critical …

Context and objective Randomised controlled trials (hereafter, trials) are widely regarded as
the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy in medical interventions. They employ …

The relationship between the health of humans, animals, and the environment is intimate.
This close relationship has become decisive since the mid‐twentieth century, which is …

The thesis objective allowed identify and characterize emerging and potentially emerging
RNA viruses in sylvatic, rural and urban environments in Colombia. Chapter 1 presents the …

Emergent infectious diseases represent a real threat to global health, but their harmful
effects can be reduced by implementing appropriate response policies. According to the …

Pig production in Ghana is increasing at an unprecedented pace under intensive farming
conditions. With this shift, farmers have adopted the use of antibiotics for the prophylaxis and …

Abstract In the Africa Continent, diphtheria remains a pressing public health concern.
Despite advancements in healthcare infrastructure and vaccination efforts, several countries …

Background: The rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria is a major challenge to global public
health. The environment has a significant impact on health and infectious diseases; …