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Animal-To-Human Diseases Could Kill 12 Times More People By 2050

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Animal-To-Human Diseases Could Kill 12 Times More People By 2050

Most modern epidemics have been caused by pathogens that spread from animals to humans. These zoonotic diseases are predicted to increase as climate change and deforestation worsen © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee Viral infection concept. getty Disease epidemics transmitted from animals to humans could kill at least 12 times more …

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Increased Population Leads to More Cats, Resulting in a Rise in Parasite Cases

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Increased Population Leads to More Cats, Resulting in a Rise in Parasite Cases

A recent study has revealed that feral and free-roaming domestic cats have a higher prevalence of shedding Toxoplasma parasites in areas with dense human populations, such as cities. The study also found a correlation between environmental temperatures and parasite shedding. Toxoplasmosis, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, can infect various warm-blooded animals, including humans. While …

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