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Viral diseases in animals

  • Viral animal infections

Nature

Animal diseases can be caused by viruses, which are self-reproducing agents that multiply only within susceptible living cells and lead to a wide range of infections and to cancer. The four main categories of viruses: animal and human; insect; plant; and bacterial, may be interchangeable and transmissible. For viruses to survive, there must be a means by which virus units can reach susceptible cells, multiply within these cells, and liberate into the environment. Viral animal diseases include rinderpest, rabies, distemper, hog cholera, fowl pox, infectious laryngotracheitis, Newcastle disease, and some cancers.

Claim

Viral diseases in animals represent a critical and urgent issue that demands our immediate attention. These diseases not only threaten animal health and welfare but also pose significant risks to human health, agriculture, and biodiversity. The rapid spread of viruses can devastate livestock populations, disrupt ecosystems, and lead to zoonotic transmissions. Ignoring this problem jeopardizes food security and public health. We must prioritize research, prevention, and control measures to combat this escalating crisis for the sake of all species.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

While viral diseases in animals may seem concerning, they are often overstated and do not pose a significant threat to society. Most animal viruses are species-specific and do not affect humans, and many animals recover naturally. The focus on these diseases diverts attention and resources from more pressing issues, such as habitat loss and climate change. In the grand scheme, the impact of viral diseases in animals is minimal and should not dominate our priorities.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Viral diseases
Presentable
Animal diseases
Presentable

Narrower

Rotavirus
Presentable
Rinderpest
Presentable
Fowlpest
Presentable
Ephemeral fever
Presentable
Cowpox
Presentable
Coxsackie viruses
Unpresentable
Bovine leukosis
Unpresentable
West Nile fever
Yet to rate
Orthoreovirus
Yet to rate
Orbivirus
Yet to rate
Marek's disease
Yet to rate
Fowl pox
Yet to rate
Duck plague
Yet to rate
Canine distemper
Yet to rate
Bovine anaemia
Yet to rate
Border disease
Yet to rate

Aggravates

Zoonoses
Presentable

Aggravated by

Enteroviruses
Excellent

Related

Yellow fever
Presentable
Viral encephalitis
Unpresentable

Strategy

Value

Infection
Yet to rate
Disease
Yet to rate

Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Biosciences » Bacteriology
  • Medicine » Pathology
  • Zoology » Animals
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    D2730
    DOCID
    11427300
    D7NID
    135068
    Last update
    Sep 11, 2023