The Emergence of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico Requires a Binational One Health Approach

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Explores the "One Health" binational model for addressing Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in human and animal population on the U.S.-Mexico border. Highlights the ways physicians and veterinarians can collaborate in a cross-border response to prevent RMSF. Makes rural and urban comparisons and discusses considerations for tribal communities.

Janet Foley, Gerardo Álvarez-Hernández, Laura H. Backus, et al.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(5), 698-704

02/2024

Infectious diseases · Population health · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Tribal communities · U.S.-Mexico Border Region