2022
DOI: 10.1159/000525301
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Zoonoses as Important Causes of Hospital Admissions: A 15-Year Study in Portugal

Abstract: <b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Zoonoses represent 75% of emerging diseases. These diseases pose a permanent threat to human health and well-being and have the potential to become increasingly frequent due to habitat degradation; land-use changes; and increased global mobility of humans, animals, and animal products. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact ten zoonoses (brucellosis, cysticercosis, echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, leptospirosis, Lyme disease, rabies, toxoplas… Show more

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“…This trend has also been noted in Portugal. Various factors contribute to this decline, such as national epidemiological surveillance and control programs, educational campaigns, migration from rural to urban areas, improved hygiene practices, and intensified farming [ 28 ]. Nevertheless, echinococcosis remains one of the most neglected parasitic diseases, receiving little attention in terms of the development of new drugs and treatment approaches.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This trend has also been noted in Portugal. Various factors contribute to this decline, such as national epidemiological surveillance and control programs, educational campaigns, migration from rural to urban areas, improved hygiene practices, and intensified farming [ 28 ]. Nevertheless, echinococcosis remains one of the most neglected parasitic diseases, receiving little attention in terms of the development of new drugs and treatment approaches.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%