Epidemiological Investigation of Infectious Diseases at the Domestic-Synanthropic-Wild Animal Interface Reveals Threats to Endangered Species Reintroduction in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: AlUla, a unique conservation and tourism hub in Saudi Arabia, is undergoing extensive biodiversity restoration efforts, including the reintroduction of threatened wild species. However, interactions among wildlife, domestic, and synanthropic animals in these reserves raise significant concerns about disease transmission to reintroduced species. This study aimed to assess disease risks at the domestic-synanthropic-wildlife interface and identify infectious diseases posing the greatest threat to reintroduced species. A multi-phased prioritization system was developed to guide monitoring based on transmissibility to protected wildlife, susceptibility of reintroduced species, reservoir hosts, vector-borne potential, likelihood of occurrence, and disease severity. A comprehensive expert review

SUBMITTER: Aljasir SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12474512 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature