Decontamination through a One Health Lens
Citation:
Nichols, T., E. George, V. Plotkin, AND S. Pinter. Decontamination through a One Health Lens. 2019 International Decontamination Research Conference, Norfolk,VA, November 18 - 21, 2019.
Impact/Purpose:
The poster will be presented at the International Decontamination Research Conference to demonstrate the One Health concept as it pertains to decontamination.Additional understanding of the complex relationships at the human-animal-environment interface is needed to develop environmental countermeasures to effectively stop the chain of infection is vital to effective decontamination.
Description:
In an increasingly connected world, integrating a One Health approach is needed to better assess risks posed by biothreat agents and for developing effective, environmentally-sustainable response strategies. One Health recognizes the interaction and interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, allowing for a systemic approach to decontamination activities with multiple points of intervention. The potential impact of such methods is amplified when applied to decontamination of urban environments.