Forum on Microbial Threats
The Forum on Microbial Threats provides a trusted, neutral venue for stakeholders to examine critical scientific and policy challenges posed by emerging and reemerging infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants. It fosters cross-sector dialogue, generates actionable insights, and catalyzes innovation on prevention, detection, surveillance, and response.
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Understanding the Introduction of Pathogens into Humans: Preventing Patient Zero: Proceedings of a Workshop
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·2025
Global pandemics often begin when a virus jumps from animals to humans, leading to initial cases of infection - sometimes referred to as "patient zero." As the world recovers from COVID-19, understanding how pathogens first spill over into human populations is critical to prevention efforts. The Nat...
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