The effects of radioactive pollution on the dynamics of infectious diseases in wildlife

Title: The effects of radioactive pollution on the dynamics of infectious diseases in wildlife

Author: Morley, N.J.

Reference: Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, April 2012, vol.106, pp. 81-97

doi: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2011.12.019

Keywords: Pathogens; Parasites; Pollution; Radiation; Radionuclides; Chernobyl

Abstract: ► Infectious diseases are important regulating factors in the way wildlife respond to contaminants. ► An assessment of the effects of radioactive exposure to host–pathogen relationships in animals is given. ► Radioactive exposure has a profound effect on host–pathogen interactions. ► Both hosts and pathogens may be either negatively or positively affected by radioactive contamination.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0265931X11003146

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