RESEARCH PROGRESS ON HEDGEHOGS CARRYING ZOONOTIC PATHOGENS
10.3969/j.issn.1005-0507.2024.03.010
- VernacularTitle:刺猬携带人兽共患病原体研究进展
- Author:
Chang-Qiang ZHU
1
;
Ting WU
;
Fang XIANG
;
Wei-Long TAN
Author Information
1. 东部战区疾病预防控制中心,南京 210002
- Keywords:
Hedgehogs;
Zoonotic pathogens;
Infection
- From:
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica
2024;31(3):183-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Wild hedgehogs may act as carriers and/or hosts for bacterial,viral,and fungal pathogens with zoonotic potential,posing a significant threat to humans.Humans are increasingly invading hedgehog habitats,disrupting the coexistence between humans and animals.Hedgehogs are also increasingly being kept as pets,substantially increasing the probability of human zoonotic pathogen spillover from hedgehogs to humans.Herein,we review existing knowledge on bacterial,viral,and mycotic pathogens with zoonotic potential,evaluating the significance of hedgehogs as carriers or hosts.
