The role of wild birds in pathogen dynamics: Ecological hotspots, surveillance strategies, and global health implications.

IF 12.8 Q1 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL

Med Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI:10.1016/j.medj.2025.100606

Mohamed A Bakheet, Justin Bahl

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Abstract

Wild birds spread pathogens that threaten animals and humans, acting as reservoirs and vectors. Qiu et al.¹ analyzed 1,834 studies, identifying 760 pathogens in 1,438 bird species, including zoonotic and emerging threats. Their research highlights global hotspots, showing that migratory birds aid dispersal while resident birds drive local transmission, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance to mitigate zoonotic and pandemic risks.

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野生鸟类在病原体动力学中的作用：生态热点、监测策略和全球健康影响。

野生鸟类传播威胁动物和人类的病原体，充当宿主和媒介。Qiu等人1分析了1834项研究，在1438种鸟类中确定了760种病原体，包括人畜共患病和新出现的威胁。他们的研究突出了全球热点，表明候鸟有助于传播，而留鸟则推动当地传播，强调了加强监测以减轻人畜共患病和大流行风险的必要性。

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Med MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL-

CiteScore

17.70

自引率

0.60%

发文量

102

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