
What are zoonotic diseases - and how dangerous are they?
It’s estimated that 60% of known infectious diseases and up to 75% of new or emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin.
It’s estimated that 60% of known infectious diseases and up to 75% of new or emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin.
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