Live-animal markets, particularly in places like Jakarta and Wuhan, pose significant risks for future pandemics due to unsanitary conditions and close proximity of various species. Scientists are investigating zoonotic diseases and trade routes to understand how pathogens jump from animals to humans. Researchers emphasize the importance of understanding trade routes and human behavior to prevent future outbreaks, while also considering the economic fears of traders.Pandemic 2.0 alert: Wild animal markets with bats, raccoon dogs and macaques could spark the next global outbreak
Live-animal markets, particularly in places like Jakarta and Wuhan, pose significant risks for future pandemics due to unsanitary conditions and close proximity of various species. Scientists are investigating zoonotic diseases and trade routes to understand how pathogens jump from animals to humans. Researchers emphasize the importance of understanding trade routes and human behavior to prevent future outbreaks, while also considering the economic fears of traders.
