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Ecology of Wildlife Diseases in the Neotropics

by Acosta-Jamett, G.; Chaves, A. (Eds)

Publisher : Springer
Illustrations : 55 col illus, 5 b/w illus

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Description:

This contributed volume focuses on the Neotropical region, and explores the environmental, ecological and socio-economic components that facilitate the emergence of zoonotic diseases. This book highlights the primary ecological, environmental, social, and economic variables associated with the risk of maintenance, transmission, and dissemination of emerging, re-emerging, and neglected infectious diseases, in which Neotropical vertebrates are involved. It compiles up-to-date knowledge and research for the neotropical region, as well as discusses the current needs of knowledge improvement. The chapters include various examples of the cycles of infectious diseases, all with worldwide relevance where neotropical wild vertebrates are affected or involved.

* Focuses on the ecology of emerging, re-emerging and neglected infectious diseases in Neotropic environments

* Experts in the Neotropical region who work in disease ecology

* Highlights variables related to the presence of infectious diseases relevant in the Neotropics