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Title
Understanding Reservoir Dynamics in the Genus Peromyscus
Description
This thesis explores the dynamics of zoonotic reservoirs in the Peromyscus genus, illuminating their critical function in the spread of zoonotic viruses and their public health consequences. Through analysis of research publications on viruses in Peromyscus species, this study articulates a framework for synthesizing diverse types of evidence, e.g. about species-specific immune responses and ecological interactions, to determine reservoir host status. A comprehensive examination of the collected literature reveals significant gaps in the accepted meanings of "competence" and "reservoir," highlighting the intricacy of the ecology of disease. By integrating these insights with a reorganized spillover chart derived from Plowright et al. (2017) zoonotic spillover frameworks, the thesis provides a clearer understanding of transmission dynamics and advances conceptual foundations for a broader database of reservoir host species.
Date Created
2024-05
Contributors
- Kumari, Nikita (Author)
- Sterner, Beckett (Thesis director)
- Upham, Nathan (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
- School of Art (Contributor)
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Extent
36 pages
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Series
Academic Year 2023-2024
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.192635
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System Modified
- 2024-05-13 06:19:48
- 6 months 2 weeks ago
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