Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:09:29 BST CiteULike: Author Handeland http://www.citeulike.org/author/Handeland CiteULike.org en-gb Copyright © 2004-2008 citeulike.org http://www.citeulike.org/user/neteler/article/2776602 <i>Emerging infectious diseases, Vol. 10, No. 12. (December 2004), pp. 2067-2072.</i><br /><br />Zoonoses with a wildlife reservoir represent a major public health problem, affecting all continents. Hundreds of pathogens and many different transmission modes are involved, and many factors influence the epidemiology of the various zoonoses. The importance and recognition of wildlife as a reservoir of zoonoses are increasing. Cost-effective prevention and control of these zoonoses necessitate an interdisciplinary and holistic approach and international cooperation. Surveillance, laboratory capability, research, training and education, and communication are key elements. Wildlife as source of zoonotic infections. H Kruse AM Kirkemo K Handeland Emerging infectious diseases, Vol. 10, No. 12. (December 2004), pp. 2067-2072. 2008-05-09T20:47:13-00:00 2004 Emerging infectious diseases 1080-6040 10 12 2067 2072 disease ecology tick-borne ticks wildlife