Case studies of animal infectious diseases
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Monkeypox
- The outbreak of monkeypox in the US was traced to the sale of Gambian pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus), restrictions were put in place that prevented trade of these animals from this region (Bengis et al., 2014)
White Nose Syndrome
- Screening travelers to identify those that have visited caves or mines could similarly reduce the accidental spread of the fungus causing white‐nose syndrome from areas where it is present. (Langwig et al., 2015)