sábado, 4 de julio de 2020

Humans: are we the most effective vector of disease? - BugBitten

Humans: are we the most effective vector of disease? - BugBitten

Christina Faust

Christina Faust

Editor at BugBitten
Christina Faust is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics at Penn State University. Her research focuses on the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. She uses field studies, genetic tools, and modelling to understand host-pathogen interactions and inform control strategies.


Humans: are we the most effective vector of disease?

Over one-seventh of the world's population moved within the last year. Migration is only expected to increase in the coming years. What is important to understand about these populations so that we can improve the health of all?
One billion people were on the move or have moved in the last year. The majority of this movement occurs within countries, but people are also moving across international boundaries. The scale of people moving raises the question: are we the most prevalent vectors of disease?

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