Poliovirus Detected in Sewage from Three Districts

The fight against polio faces a new challenge as wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) has been detected in environmental samples collected from three districts in Sindh. The samples, taken from Thatta, Umerkot, and Noshero Feroze on December 23-24, 2024, tested positive for the virus, according to the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the …

BatOneHealth team studying zoonotic spillover prevention

Understanding the causes and transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans has become a significant area of research in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 study found that around 60% to 70% of infectious diseases that affect humans now have their origins in wild animals. Researchers believe that the COVID-19 pandemic …

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