Hedgehogs in Contact with Humans: Zoonotic and Reverse Zoonotic Transmission of Pathogens

Numerous previous studies indicate that both wild hedgehogs and those kept as pets pose a significant risk to human health. At the same time, humans can also transmit various pathogens to hedgehogs (e.g., human herpesvirus 1). The risk of human infection from hedgehogs by various bacteria, viruses,...

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Main Authors: Dražen Đuričić, Maja Lukač
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/6/1/15
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