Monitoring animal diseases to avoid human outbreaks

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At least 60% of all emerging infectious diseases start their life in animals. These zoonotic diseases are a particular problem in Asia.

Two French organisations are monitoring illnesses in animals, such as bird flu, in Cambodia to avoid outbreaks in humans.

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