The Transmission of Disease via Foods of Animal Origin

Abstract

Foods of animal origin have always posed some risk to human health when they have not been processed properly, but the incidence of food-borne diseases has been increasing recently due to changes in animal production methods, food processing technology, increased international trade and travel, and human immune deficiencies. In addition new diseases are arising, both variations on the old ones and novel threats such as BSE. These diseases are surveyed here, with an accent on preventive measures.