COVID-19 Research Guide

The Tulane NPRC is one of seven funded by the National Institutes of Health. Learn about areas of Research Using Nonhuman Primates, Why nonhuman primates, research, capabilities, animal welfare

By Emily Woodruff, Nola.com Staff Writer, February 19, 2020 - 4:57 PM

Animal influenza viruses are distinct from human seasonal influenza viruses and do not easily transmit between humans. However, zoonotic influenza viruses - animal influenza viruses that may occasionally infect humans through direct or indirect contact - can cause disease in humans ranging from a mild illness to death. WHO

Globally, the CDC One Health Office is taking a strategic, targeted approach to control and prevent infectious diseases. Includes Country Reports. One Health. CDC

The One Health concept recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. CDC

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Domestic and Global Challenges that Require a One Health Approach

Rist CL, Arriola CS, Rubin C (2014) Prioritizing Zoonoses: A Proposed One Health Tool for Collaborative Decision-Making. PLoS ONE 9(10): e109986. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109986