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Swine Viral, Parasitic, and Mycotic Pathogens and Zoonosis is a detailed reference book that focuses on the main viral, parasitic, and fungal diseases that affect both domestic and wild pigs. It places special attention on how these diseases impact animal health and public health. The book covers various aspects like the biology of the pathogens, how diseases develop, how they spread, their patterns of occurrence, the symptoms they cause, ways to diagnose them, and methods to prevent and control them. One of the key strengths of this book is its focus on zoonoses- the way diseases can be passed from animals to humans. Pigs can play a role in spreading pathogens that affect not only other animals but also humans. Studies show that there is a lot of potential for these pathogens to move between pigs, livestock, wild animals, and humans. This highlights the need for effective disease monitoring and risk management. The book also highlights the One Health concept, which shows how animal health, human health, food safety, and environmental health are all connected. This makes the book useful for a wide range of professionals, including veterinary students and practitioners, researchers, microbiologists, parasitologists, public health workers, animal health specialists, and students studying veterinary public health. Key Features - In-depth coverage of important viral diseases in pigs - Veterinary and zoonotic aspects of parasitic diseases - Fungal diseases and related risks - Understanding of how diseases develop, spread, and are diagnosed - Methods for preventing and controlling diseases and improving biosecurity - Impacts on food safety and public health - Information on new and re-emerging diseases in pigs - Transmission of diseases between wildlife, livestock, and humans