SynthesisPloS one2014
Reverse zoonotic disease transmission (zooanthroponosis): a systematic review of seldom-documented human biological threats to animals.
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118 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A Systematic Review of Zoonotic Enteric Parasites in Synanthropic Mammalian Species in Florida.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review of evidence that enteroviruses may be zoonotic.Emerging microbes & infections · 2018Pooled it
- Man's best friend(s): Effects of a brief befriending meditation on human-animal relations.PloS one · 2022Trial
- Priorities and opportunities for strengthening hygiene and One Health alignment in research, policy and practice.BMC global and public health · 2026Review
- Pangolin-Associated Viruses: Diversity, Evolutionary Adaptation, and Zoonotic Spillover Risks.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Drivers of bat researchers' intent to adopt field hygiene practices.Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology · 2026Article
- Assessing the validity and reliability of geotracking devices in urban settings of Nairobi, Kenya.Spatial and spatio-temporal epidemiology · 2026Article
- Comparative 16S rRNA Gene Amplicon Sequencing of the Fecal Microbiome in Pet Dogs and Cats of Different Breeds in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: With Preliminary Insights Into Zoonotic Relevance.International journal of microbiology · 2026Article
- Case Report: Epidemiologically inferred reverse zoonosis and intra-household zoonotic re-exposure ofFrontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Advances in rapid detection technologies for zoonotic diseases: a one health-oriented review.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Review
- Molecular Detection and Characterization ofVeterinary medicine international · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial Resistance: The Answers.British journal of biomedical science · 2026Review
- Pigs, people, and proximity: a 6000-year isotopic record of pig management in Ireland.Royal Society open science · 2025Article
- Cryptosporidiosis: A global threat to human and animal health.Open veterinary journal · 2025Review
- Milk and meat safety in Nepal: addressing challenges and exploring solutions.Science in One Health · 2025Review
- High Prevalence of Dysfunctional Animal-Visitor Interactions in 225 Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Modern agriculture and One Health.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2024Article
- A systematic review on reverse-zoonosis: Global impact and changes in transmission patterns.Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research · 2024Review
- Characterization and arbovirus susceptibility of cultured CERNI cells derived from sika deer (Cervus nippon).In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal · 2024Article
- One Health Ethics and the Ethics of Zoonoses: A Silent Call for Global Action.Veterinary sciences · 2024Review
58 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
backgroundResearch regarding zoonotic diseases often focuses on infectious diseases animals have given to humans. However, an increasing number of reports indicate that humans are transmitting pathogens to animals. Recent examples include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, influenza A virus, Cryptosporidium parvum, and Ascaris lumbricoides. The aim of this review was to provide an overview of published literature regarding reverse zoonoses and highlight the need for future work in this area.
methodsAn initial broad literature review yielded 4763 titles, of which 4704 were excluded as not meeting inclusion criteria. After careful screening, 56 articles (from 56 countries over three decades) with documented human-to-animal disease transmission were included in this report.
findingsIn these publications, 21 (38%) pathogens studied were bacterial, 16 (29%) were viral, 12 (21%) were parasitic, and 7 (13%) were fungal, other, or involved multiple pathogens. Effected animals included wildlife (n = 28, 50%), livestock (n = 24, 43%), companion animals (n = 13, 23%), and various other animals or animals not explicitly mentioned (n = 2, 4%). Published reports of reverse zoonoses transmission occurred in every continent except Antarctica therefore indicating a worldwide disease threat.
interpretationAs we see a global increase in industrial animal production, the rapid movement of humans and animals, and the habitats of humans and wild animals intertwining with great complexity, the future promises more opportunities for humans to cause reverse zoonoses. Scientific research must be conducted in this area to provide a richer understanding of emerging and reemerging disease threats. As a result, multidisciplinary approaches such as One Health will be needed to mitigate these problems.
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